Sick tortoise?

[Twin65]

My sulcata is 4 months old and had been acting strange. He has thrown up, seems to he in distress and now I see a lump on the back if it's neck. He is not eating seems to have trouble breathing I saw bubble in its nose after soaking today then he threw up some bubbles and white stuff. The lump just showed up and freaked me out. Any input will he greatly appreciated.

 

[Sa Ga]

My sulcata is 4 months old and had been acting strange. He has thrown up, seems to he in distress and now I see a lump on the back if it's neck. He is not eating seems to have trouble breathing I saw bubble in its nose after soaking today then he threw up some bubbles and white stuff. The lump just showed up and freaked me out. Any input will he greatly appreciated.

It sounds like he has a URI (upper respiratory infection). Those are serious. The lump could be a swollen gland if it's an infection (can u post a pic?) or a bite maybe?

Take him to an experienced, reliable tort vet as soon as you can.

 

[Twin65]

It sounds like he has a URI (upper respiratory infection). Those are serious. The lump could be a swollen gland if it's an infection (can u post a pic?) or a bite maybe?

Take him to an experienced, reliable tort vet as soon as you can.

 

[Ink]

Can he get to a vet? Could something have bitten him?

 

[Twin65]

Can he get to a vet? Could something have bitten him?

I don't think he could have been bit and the symptoms started before the lump. The lump just showed up half an hour ago. It's so sad to see him this way

 

[nicoleann2214]

@Yvonne G

 

[Ink]

Are you able to get him to a vet?

 

[Twin65]

Are you able to get him to a vet?

Not any time soon. None open near me with everything going on.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

It looks like something may be stuck under the skin fold . It just appeared out of nowhere?

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

raise ur temps In the enclosure for now.. not below 85 anywhere in the enclosure day or night.. that might help the RI. That lump i have no idea..can u get him to stretch his neck out fully?

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

raise ur temps In the enclosure for now.. not below 85 anywhere in the enclosure day or night.. that might help the RI. That lump i have no idea..can u get him to stretch his neck out fully?

And try to fold the skin fold back gently

 

[Sa Ga]

Wow
A cyst? Is it hard or soft? Does it move easily under the skin or is it pretty fixed (stuck)? Is it tender for him when u touch it?

Honestly, I would search high and low to find a vet that could see him asap. I know my vet is open reduced hrs, so there may be in ur area too. Google your local Herp Society or if there are any tort rescues in your area that may know of one.

Please find him help asap and keep us posted ! He's absolutely precious. ❤

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

I just dont think a cyst would just show up suddenly.. it would start smaller and get bigger w time.. not just appear out of nowhere

 

[Sa Ga]

I just dont think a cyst would just show up suddenly.. it would start smaller and get bigger w time.. not just appear out of nowhere

An overachiever cyst?

Hmmmm...could he have been stung by something?

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Im as lost as u haha

 

[Yvonne G]

There are some very good tortoise vets in Florida. Are you anywhere near Tequesta? Dr. K practices there and she has a sulcata of her own. This baby can't wait too long to have that bump on the neck looked at. That's a dangerous place to have any kind of swelling.

 

[Twin65]

It looks like something may be stuck under the skin fold . It just appeared out of nowhere?

Yes he keeps stretching his neck and coming in and out of his shell like he is uncomfortable and suddenly it was there.

 

[Twin65]

There are some very good tortoise vets in Florida. Are you anywhere near Tequesta? Dr. K practices there and she has a sulcata of her own. This baby can't wait too long to have that bump on the neck looked at. That's a dangerous place to have any kind of swelling.

I'm in south Florida I'm thinking if calling my supplier tomorrow and ask them if they have any ideas.

 

[Ray--Opo]

I'm in south Florida I'm thinking if calling my supplier tomorrow and ask them if they have any ideas.

I think @ZEROPILOT might know of a good vet in south Florida.

 

[KarenSoCal]

I think @ZEROPILOT might know of a good vet in south Florida.

He uses Dr. K, the same one that Yvonne suggested.