maybe it is a skin tag then.

i have tried to take some pics of him and the mystery growth, o have loaded them to photo bucket or wot ever its called

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try looking at that link its the best one with a clear pic i dont know how to use that site but im
tropicaltink81 if you can search through my pics you might see more

thanks every one for ur info

skin tag ? You learn something new every day !!

only way to be sure is see a vet.

hi all had hin to vets he is defo a HE also they said its over grown skin"skin tag" it wont harm him,they also said his previous owners had not been keeping him well as he is under weight she said about 4 years old his oweners (previous ones) said he was 2and a half
she said to fatten him up and go back in the spring time for a check.

thanks for all the advise .

I wouldn't bother taking your tortoises for a check up. There is very very little they can do without running extensive tests. I would only take them if they where getting a faecal (SP?) Examination done, for worms or other viruses

Josh

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i'm guessing it wasn't an exotics specialist then, as they wouldn't advise u to 'fatten him up'. even with underweight tortoises it's essential they gain weight slowly to avoid further problems. Might be an idea for you to search out a specialised tort/exotics vet

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