Pink belly

Higgy

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Hello,
I have a hermanns tortoise. It is almost 2 years old. It's stomach has turned a pinky colour recently over the last few days. I am worried about it. It is still eating(lots) and drinking. Getting daily baths. My house is really dry. I am struggling to keep the humidity levels up. Temp hovers in 80 to 85 in basking.

Should I take it to a vet? Any suggestions?
 

Herman_WA

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Well, let's first see a picture, and we can help you from there.
I also have a Herman's and I have been told 80 to 85 is a bit too low for basking.

Anyway, we'll see what the others have to say....
 

Higgy

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20210218_203350.jpghe is eating and eating lots. Keeps growing. This is new. He has been slight pink before but never this pink. Just thought I would ask.
 

ZEROPILOT

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Pink is often associated with septicemia.
I reccomend visiting a vet right away.
Do you have one you trust?
@Yvonne G do we currently have a member who is a vet and can verify if this is serious or not?
 
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