I am fairly new to reptiles so it worried me to find so many ova in my little one. I have now positively identified the pinworms and will no longer be concerned about them. If I was not likely to have found crypto than I must assume they were coccidia, just smaller than we commonly find in dogs and cats.



As for your advise, I have carefully considered it. I think you present a valid point with the frozen meals. I am aware of the pros/cons of using this method and now, more than ever before, I see I may not be doing the very best thing.



Locally there is not a vet who I am aware of that specializes or has much experience with reptiles. I would have to drive at least 4 hours. I am not willing at this time to do so since my snakes are not presenting as ill. I did my own fecal because I have 19 1/2 years of experience in examining stool samples, and although I do not know so much about reptiles, I am confident in identification of ova from artifact.



I choose to monitor the stools, checking them more frequently and employing a staining process. I do not believe sanitation to to be factor in my situation.



Thanks again,

Linda












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