stingray goiter or hematoma?

peter ray

Member
Last night my sting ray developed this large bump on the right side / top of head....next to his eye. I heard him bang into the top of the glass the day before & thought he got a bump / hematoma injury. This morning he was still eating. Tonight when I was feeding I noticed the bump was much larger and extended to the underside. I have 2 pictures here. Is this a goiter or a hematoma?
Water parameters are normal. Salinity is also normal. I have had him over a year and a half with no problems what so ever. He is still trying to eat, but is having a problem opening his mouth. Can anyone help with what this could be? I don't want him to die or be in any pain. Medications?
Thank you.

 

beth

Administrator
Staff member
Peter, it seems unlikely that the bump comes from bumping the glass. Is it just a bump with no reddening or marks?
I'm going to copy your thread to the Aggressive Forum to see if hobbyists with specific exp. in rays can assist.
 

peter ray

Member
:notsure: no reddening anywhere on top or bottom...........
no white lesions.............
no cuts................
 
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