Hi my young tortoise has a little scab on his neck

its not a very big scab but as you can imagine im terrified.

its hard to get a picture as everytime i go to take one, his puts his neck in

any advice? i will be going to find a local specialist asap

Don't panic - I'm sure someone here will be able to help.
How big is it? Also, what colour is it?

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Wurtle and Bob

I don't want to sound daft, but are you sure it is a scab and not a bit of skin peeling off?

That's what I was just thinking actually. My female has one patch where her skin always flakes off in quite a big chunk.

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Wurtle and Bob

I found one of those on one of my Leopards not too long ago. It was in the area of the nucal scute... dead center of the shell behind it's neck. It was curious to me but... I left it alone. If there is no blood or oozing... let it take its natural course... don worry abow'd it... seriously.

If it is bleeding or oozing... take it to the vet.

Ed

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Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care

hi if he is timid and retracts whenever you go near he may be rubbing it on his shell it will never heal like that if this looks like the case a bit of fabric plaster over the edge of the shell will protect his neck giving things time to heal.just make sure any open wounds are kept clean and dry as there is a danger of fly strike once the warm weather arrives.if you have any real concerns consult a vet immediately.
terry

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What kind of tortoise is it?

Ed

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herrman. it looks more like a darkbrown scab than skin.

i will try with the fabric tho. thanks alot guys

i think its a flake of skin growing my horsfields het this also one of my tunisians has it just behind her head hear the neck