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Sorry. This lone male is the survivor of a trio that I received from Jaap Kooij some time ago. Over the course of a few months, two other Hondurans I'd received had withered away mysteriously. They did not eat well at all and their feces looked and smelled quite unusual. I suspected possible internal parasites or some contracted form of pathogen as these animals exchanged about 5 sets of hands before I'd received them. I'm wondering if anyone else may have had a similar experience. So this male remains idle with no females unfortunately.

JK

Were hondurans you got from Jaap hatchlings or adults?

2.1 hatchlings that had slight growth on them. Poor things just withered away since I got them in early January. Very sporadic feeding and the fecal matter looked like churned up brown intestines that smelled horrible as opposed to the typical dark feces with uric acid content. I'm very frustrated over it, and froze the two specimens that passes. Jaap stated that he would be working something out for me, so I'm keeping the faith. Thanks for asking Don. I see your animals are doing very well. Great collection by the way -- kudos to ya.....

Jerry Kruse

I'm really sorry that happened. Since it changed so many hands it's hard to say what happened. I'm sure Jaap will do something for you. Good luck.

I believe Jaap asked me to send you a replacement/replacments this season since he no longer has hondurans. I have a couple of his adults. He will then work something out with myself.

what was the lab result from the fecal sample testing? Jeff

Hey Jeff, well like a fool I did not do this and I'm kicking myself in the arse for it. Particulrly since I know an extremely reputable herp vet here in NY. Lesson learned.

Jerry