what is it? and should I pull it out?
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Well, it's obviously not supposed to be there, so let's try to discover what it is. It's hard to tell from the photos...looks almost like wire? or is it hard stems? have your tried to put some gentle traction on it? try to figure out exactly what it is and we can figure out better how to deal with it.
exoticsdr said:
He IS on cypress mulch...so it's most likely the cypress hair
well, then just grab it and put some gentle pressure on it and it should slip out fairly easily. Tortoise colon is pretty tough and made to pass materials like this and since it is cypress there is a very small chance that it is an exceptionally long fiber that could cause actual damage to the intestine like a linear foreign body in a domestic pet.
I'd do a long warm water soak first. Then, as Dr. Westin said, try to GENTLY pull it out.
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Hey Fernando, Just pull on it gently and it should come right out. Mine are on cypress mulch also and I have pulled out lots of hairs like that. It comes right out without any problem...
Is Andy Okay? Did it come out?
Actually...after he had his fill of mazuri he pooped it right out! =) Thanks guys!!!
"When in doubt, pull it out".
Shelly said:
lol good one
A rule that generally applies to dogs and children as well.
Stan Lee said:
Hi Stan Lee:
Welcome to the forum!! May we know your name and where you are?
a bottle cap?? ouch!! lol
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