Why does my new turtle have a head bump and won't swim or eat?

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Hello, i just got a 2 new turtles yesterday and one of them has this bump on his head/neck, he doesnt like to swim that much and i am pretty worried that he might be sick, i looks like he has a hard time eating, but he likes to walk, i dont have a UV light yet, but i have everything else.

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

From these pictures I'm concerned that Emelia may have an abscess or infection. I strongly recommend a visit to a reptile veterinarian ASAP. Correct husbandry and environment and feeding may prevent this from happening in the future but if she is already acting sick she likely needs antibiotic therapy and potential he injectable vitamins in order to recover. Try to get their lighting correct ASAP, and here are some links on Karen husbandry as well as the reptile veterinary Association if you need help finding a vet. Good luck with them. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/turtles-aquatic-diseases http://www.anapsid.org/mainchelonians.html http://arav.org/

Why does my new turtle have a head bump and won't swim or eat?

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