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Hi, I have a pair of ackies and They have been doing great, (from what I can tell, at least I try my best) anyways, The supposed Female of the pair seems to have a small bump under her chin.... I have no idea what this is any help would be great. I know most people will say, “just go to the vet” I will but I am going out of town for a week or so and don’t think I’ll be able to do it before I leave. Thanks in advance for any help or comments.
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0.1.0 BCI, 3 yr old
0.0.1 Ridge Tail Monitor
0.0.1 ArgusXflavi Cross monitor
0.0.1 Leoperd Gecko, Juvi (My girlfriends)

here she is... any ideaS?

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0.1.0 BCI, 3 yr old
0.0.1 Ridge Tail Monitor
0.0.1 ArgusXflavi Cross monitor
0.0.1 Leoperd Gecko, Juvi (My girlfriends)

That bump is a puss/hardened puss, pocket. Its caused by stress and lack of an immue system. It will contain common bacteria. Which a healthy monitor would instantly and constantly fight off.

Those bumps are a outward sign, something is wrong.

The cause is entirely up to you to find out. A vet can cure this infection, very simply, but it will reoccur, as the immune system has to be supported to prevent it from reoccuring.

This is somewhat unique to varanids, as they as so tough, they do not perish at the least little thing. So it will get worse and worse, until your extremely tough monitor finally gives up the will to live.

Thanks for the info, I don’t see what could be wrong, The temps are good they are on dirt, (not the best borrowing dirt, wish I could find some good stuff, Still looking) they get dusted (d3)crickets, worms, and roached (roach colony in progress). They also get the occasional dish of mutivit, both the dusts are by Rep-cal. I haven’t had her for very long and maybe it could be the stress of the move. At first she didn’t eat much and I was hard to observe when eating. She had been eating a lot more lately and seems happy. The only thing I can think of that could be too much stress is the male she is with might be bothering her too much. But I was under the impression that you should not separate them since they have been together since very young. Thanks again for the info.
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0.1.0 BCI, 3 yr old
0.0.1 Ridge Tail Monitor
0.0.1 ArgusXflavi Cross monitor
0.0.1 Leoperd Gecko, Juvi (My girlfriends)

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GOOSEBALLS

lamina1982@hotmail.com

What are you doing here? Why don't you go away? it's clear that your posts are not constructive, and they are taking up forum space.

i'm proving a point that big fr made a big stink about me supplying info, but he is also diagnosing an animal only from a picture and has never seen that animal. how can he say that is definitely whats wrong??
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GOOSEBALLS

lamina1982@hotmail.com

I think you should see the vet. Things like this can lead to a quick downward spiral.