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hello everyone i have a 2 an half year old little over 3 feet American alligator, that is in a self built cage with a self built pond, the pond has a filter on it an gets changed often. just the other day i noticed that his eyes looked cloudy.(an it was not his horizontal eyelid)i was wondering if i should use anti bactria meds in his water that i have at a fish store i work at, an if it doesnt get better take him to my vet. Or should i skip the meds an go straight to the vet? any info would help

PS it wont let me get rid of the picture of my cobalt for some reason
-scott

It would be best to go straight to the Vet, however a lot of Vets will not see reptiles. If you have a Vet that will, than do.

With that said, if you work at a pet shop, you may be familiar with Dr. Turtle medicated blocks. They work great for many fungal and bacterial infections. I've used and recommended them several times. Also be sure to keep the water clean. You should also use activated carbon in your filter.

Bill
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