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I know this forum more then any other focuses on parasitic control, therefore I'm sure some of you study them or do your own fecal floats/smears.
I have a few questions for those who successfully do this, please let me know who you are.
ThankYou
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Yours,

NiCoLE

"Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like trying to teach a pig how to dance: it wastes your time, and annoys the pig."

- Robert
Heinlein

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just getting started. got a microscope and all the other stuff. I am going to be starting some experiments testing different products to see how they change and effect different parasites in my herps. hopefully I will have a hard time finding animals with parasites although with several hundred animals there will probably be a ready supply.

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Bennett

www.beardiedragon.com

was wondering where you got your microscope from? What are its Stats? (make model etc.) and how much did you pay?
Thank You
Laura

got it from mel sobel microscopes, it is a ken-a-vision t1252. cost $339 I like it but would prefer to have a mechanical stage. unfortunately that means upgrading to the next model (about $800). my vet spent the afternoon with me and we did a bunch of slides so I could get the hang of things. I got a good book and a chart that shows all the different parasites for reference. check back through this forum and there are several posts regarding this topic

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Bennett

www.beardiedragon.com

I have the book, the chart and the Vet Tech knowledge. Just havent broken down to purchase the scope...My husband said he would get it for me for Xmas..I am an instant Grat kinda girl...can I wait !!??

I am attempting this too, so I will if it's ok, turn to you for advice when I get started.
Where did you get the microscope?
I am trying to get one through a college lab.
What about the fecal flotation solutions, etc?

Thanks for any info
(and congrats on your tegu)