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I have three very sick uros that probably have a non curable disease caused by a specific bacteria. Several breeders have given their help and advice as this disease has been found in several states. I noticed my uro has a sore on her mouth which I originally thought was a scrape. Thinking back I remember my male uro having the same thing weeks ago but not as severe. Since that time my female is not eating and the sore is becoming worse. If you let me know by personal message I will forward what I have of the disease along with photos. Very scary and beware of any uro you may purchase as this illness is recurring. One day you think it has gone away only to return again.

You said..."I have three very sick uros that probably have a non curable disease caused by a specific bacteria"...why do you think its not curable? What's the bacteria? Have you seen a vet?

I am currently trying to find a vet that is experienced with uros so they can complete a culture and be 100% sure that mine have Crusty Mouth. I am praying they do not. I will probably have to travel to Austin for a good herp vet as the vets here and in the surrounding cities do not have experience with uros. I sent my photos and personal data to a few breeders/keepers/researchers who advised me there is a high probablility that they have the illness and that there have been no known medicines to completely erradicate the illness. The data and medical notes they provided me with are very long (which is why I did not post it) but if you want I can email them to you. I'm hoping my uros have something treatable but will always be cautious of Crusty Mouth as it is a documented health issue.

You said..."if you want I can email them to you"..I would like to see that information if you can "cut and paste" it into an email to me.....but in the meantime, can you tell me what the bacteria is? Is it Pseudamonas Aeruginosa?

I can easily forward the emails to you that I received that describe the illness. What address would you like the info sent to?

I know they all 3 have the same thing but I would put them in seperate cages that have been disinfected with paper towels on the bottom . No sand or anything that is rough for them to rub their mouths on .You can use large plastic containers use for storing items .That way if one starts to improve it will not get reinfected . I would get them to a good reptile vet as soon as you can and in the mean time , clean the area with a q tip moistened in peroxide , let dry and applly antibiotic ointment to the areas several times a day . Good luck

Thanks, that is good info. I switched from playsand to millet when I noticed the sore on her mouth but paper towels would be better. I also agree that separating them will be beneficial.

Lindsay, I forgot to mention that in no way has my sick uros been around any of the stock that I have gotten from you. I did not want you to worry about any uros that I purchased from you. Thanks again for your input and help!

Have you seen this?
http://www.kingsnake.com/uromastyx/urocaresheet.html

Thank you for the site. I scanned through it and found it very informative. I'd like to review the entire site. It mentioned photos of the illness but ther were none listed that I was able to view. The message that was forwarded to me was regarding the research Dr. Pete Koplos was working on.

I agree with skullkeeper. Seperate them temporarily in CLEAN environments then empty and disinfect the home they were in. Use peroxide / triple anti-biotic ointment and bring them to a reputable Vet lisenced for exotics ( reptiles/anphibians/birds). It is just as possible it IS curable, you won't know for sure until they are checked. There are numerous conditions that are similar even if they are totally different. The same is true with human ailments. Please get them checked out before you write them off as incurable.