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Three months later (March 2022), the digit had significantly increased in size and was noticeably affecting his weight\u2010bearing ability. An excisional biopsy was performed, involving digit amputation. Histopathology revealed that the lesion was a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), complicated by ulceration and opportunistic\n                    <jats:italic>Morganella morganii<\/jats:italic>\n                    infection. Within 3\u2009months, the mass recurred. In June 2022, a second amputation was performed, this time through the distal femur. Histology revealed that although clusters of neoplastic cells were present within lymphatics near the main mass, the amputated margins were clear of SCC. After both interventions, the crocodile resumed eating and behaving normally within 24\u2009h, although after the second surgery he was observed to have some balancing issues as he readjusted to the missing limb. 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