You're in > TPG Members Forum > Tortoise Care, Health/Problems > horn like growth

horn like growth
Posted: 01/09/2009 by Clive

Our red foot tortoise has a thin horny growth extending from its lower lip, which is impeding its feeding.  What should we do?

Re: horn like growth
Posted: 02/09/2009 by TPGDarren

Hi Clive,

I would imagine it is a trip to the vets to sort it out. There's a list of recommended vets here:-

http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/157.asp

Have you any photos please?

Regards
Darren

 

web designer: www.beework.net