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Posted: **Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:23 pm**

I just noticed yesterday Sheba has this bulge/bubble-like thing sticking out from the side of her face. Below the red, just in front of neck fold. Wondering if anyone has encountered before. I have a couple of good pics and will post as soon as I figure out how.

Posted: **Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:27 pm**

without the pictures my guess would be an ear abcess.. if that's what it is, you'll need to take your turtle to the Vet. We'll be able to know better once the pictures are posted.

Posted: **Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:30 pm**

I read the instructions on the pics and afraid I don't quite get it. I plan on taking her in, bit of a family thing going on here, daughter being induced today.

Posted: **Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:38 pm**

Are you needing help getting the pictures posted, if so, just let me know and I'll help as best I can. Congrats on soon being a grandparent

Posted: **Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:40 pm**

If you want, you can email me the pics and I'll post them for you.

jenaero@redearslider.com

Posted: **Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:25 pm**

Sent pics. Thanks!

Posted: **Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:35 pm**

Most definetly an ear abcess. It'll have to be lanced by a vet. Call today and make an appointment to get her in sometime in the next few days. It looks as though she's had it for a while for it to be that large. I do know that they are said to be painful so don't let her wait too long.

Good luck, and let us know how it goes

You might also want them to take a look at that spot on her shell if you haven't addressed that already.

Posted: **Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:41 pm**

Will do. A couple days ago I was watching her eat and she seemed to be slower, can't believe I didn't notice it.

Posted: **Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:53 pm**

after seeing the pictures, I totally agree with Jen. Definitely an ear abcess and I'd also have him check out that spot on the shell. You may want to bump up the water temp to like 80-82 until you can get to a vet.

Posted: **Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:09 pm**

Congrats on being a grandparent!!!

Keep us posted after you come back from the vet!

Posted: **Mon Dec 11, 2006 1:03 am**

Just an update: Took Sheba in, they did lance it and are going to give her a few vitamin shots over the next couple weeks. Said that was probably the issue with her shell. There were a couple other areas on her shell that were peeling. As I'm relatively new at this, I forgot about the UV bulb longevity issue. Thought it was still working because it still lit up. Got new bulb also.

Posted: **Mon Dec 11, 2006 1:04 am**

OH! I'm a new grandma. Baby boy Ryder was finally born yesterday.!!

Posted: **Mon Dec 11, 2006 3:33 am**

Congrats on all counts!

Posted: **Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:37 am**

Congrats on the new baby .. and good news from the vet too..

I know it's easy to forget about the UVB because they still light up

Posted: **Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:03 am**

Wait I don't know about the UV Bulb.... it can stop giving off UV rays? After how long?

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