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**BlackHogDown** · 12-07-2023, 10:26 AM

Lumpy Jaw? Looks kinda closer to the throat though. Goiter?

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Deer with Swollen Jaw and Cheeks, Lumpy Jaw | Deer Management

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A deer with a swollen mouth, jaw or cheeks can be the result of one of several things gone wrong. Often times hunters will notice these animals in game camera photos or on the hoof while deer hunting. It can be troublesome to landowners engaged in a deer management program, especially if it's found in

**Creedmore** · 12-08-2023, 03:41 PM

I sent the pic to our Val Verde biologist, waiting for his opinion.

**ThisLadyHunts** · 12-08-2023, 05:03 PM

Looks like a goiter which is normally a thyroid issue. Do deer have thyroids? I don’t know.

Of course, it could be a snake bite. Has anyone mentioned that?

**Creedmore** · 12-10-2023, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by Creedmore View Post

I sent the pic to our Val Verde biologist, waiting for his opinion.

His response:

" I’d say it’s most likely an abscess caused by an infection. Either from a thorn or getting stabbed by something.They are tough…he will probably be fine"

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Possible Snakebite ?

Possible Snakebite ?

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