my turtle has a white lump on top of his neck? what can this be?

by stacey
(ottawa,canada)

Hi there i have recently purchased 2 map turtles from a pet store and noticed today that 1 of them has a rather large bump on his neck it is of whitish color? the other turtle seems to be fine? i am pretty sure i am doing everything right as to there aquarium? and heat and such just not sure what is wrong and if it will affect my other one please help?

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May 25, 2017

My turtle has a a white bump onnthe back of its neck what can it be he's getting more by the day i keep his area clean
by: Anonymous

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Mar 27, 2010

sick pet
by: Anonymous

It's worth a trip to the vet. Be prepared to separate the two animals. Keeping a sick one with a healthy one can mean two sick ones.

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