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Cloacitis, Greek tortoise
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Cloacitis, Greek tortoise

    Cloacitis in a female Greek tortoise, with ulceration and erythema cranial to the vent. Such lesions can quickly become infested with fly eggs and maggots in reptiles housed outside, and they are easily missed if a complete physical examination is not performed.

Courtesy of Dr. Stephen Divers.