My turtle hatched early, has stomach lump, won't eat. Is this normal?

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I think the little guy was hatched prematurely. This is on his stomach and he won’t eat anything. Is this normal? Pet's info: Reptile | Turtle | Male | unneutered | 5 days old | 0.1 lbs

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, No, this does not appear normal. I'm concerned that the thing on his stomach could be a serious congenital or developmental defect. If that is the case, he will likely have a short lifespan. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My turtle hatched early, has stomach lump, won't eat. Is this normal?

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