Hi Mike,

Forgive me, I have not read through all of the posts.. I scanned them. I scanned yours too. But, I did see the photo and got a general consensus of what was said.

In my experience, I have seen this before. Unfortunately, not with any monitor but with a baby tortoise. I'm not sure if you specified exactly-- if the structures are constantly exposed and do not go back in? If so, the animal is prolapsed- to answer your question.

It appears the surface on the skin looks a little infected. I have not seen many of these and so perhaps I am wrong. The area does appear blistered and irritated. With the tortoise, his eventually receded and we were very happy for this. We applied neosporin to the area daily (and I'm not sure this is needed), proper care and eventually it receded back in to normal. Ideally, you shouldn't have to apply neosporin or any other medication if the animal is given optimum care. A lot of health issues can be cleared up with good husbandry.

..This incidence is very likely due to poor husbandry that supported such an event. It is possible the monitor everted and when doing so, got dirt on the area promoting this issue. Regardless, this is simple speculation and does not matter much--what is most important and relevent to you now is that you offer the best you can and perhaps even a vet visit.

And I have to respond to your response to Robyn. You must realize that it DOES matter what you are offering to your lizard. Yes, you received him this way and his husbandry was improper, but your husbandry will be key in supporting him in the potential of getting and staying better.. best. Your husbandry DOES matter. Right now.. what he (or she) is being given. He/she will use what he has available to him. So, please do listen to the advice given to you. Especially in bumping up your temps, your humidity and the size. Choices are important. Cool, hot, basking zones at the right temp, ranges, hides, substrate depth, etc.

What was the monitor eating.. and what are you now feeding him/her? How is his/her appetite?

Also, try to post a picture of the whole monitor, if you're able.


Thanks,

Mary

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