Update : well after six days of hiding deep in the bush , Andre‘ (yes we named him after the giant) is finally out in the open like my girl . My panther is always hiding unless basking. But Boaz pmy female has never really hidden.. he’s definitely a big eater taking down three or four giant hissers a day , which I plan to cut back on once I’m sure he’s healthy . AnyWho after Close inspection this afternoon . I can no longer see the raised skin where the object was pulled out of . It’s barely noticeable , no blood plus etc. Papilloma Seems to be the likely suspect . But also could be A piece of stick won’t know until I take the piece into the vet ..