General Care Discussion :: Food stuck in the folds of the neck?

[Mattie and Tattie]

Hi there,

Just wondering if anyone has ever has a turtle who has had food stuck in the folds of their neck. I think this is what has happened to mine. I have gently tried to remove it with a q-tip but no luck. I'm afraid of hurting her. She is no bigger than 1.5 inches.

Could this be a tumor? It isn't soft but a hard lump and I can see a yellowish colour of the "food"?

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks.

[Vtolds]

Pictures?

My turtle has never had food stuck to her skin.

[Tenodera]

Can you try posting a picture? Generally babies don't have enough skin folds to hide any food in, so we better see a picture to be sure.

[Mattie and Tattie]

Thanks. I will try to get a pic up shortly. Computer full so need to delete stuff so I can download pic off computer.

Stay tuned and thanks.

[Mattie and Tattie]

Well, I was finally successful in removing the food from Mattie's neck fold. Phew! It was a very small piece of a pea. I just hope now she won't get an infection from where is use to be.

She is eating and swimming fine. Let's hope all continues well.

[marisa]

Is the skin broken or raw there? If not, and you keep the water clean, there shouldn't be a problem.

Do you feed peas to your turtles? There a quite a few other foods that would be healthier for them.