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I've got an appointment today for my adult sulcata, he has developed a runny nose a few days ago and his breath sound moist and a bit labored. I'm really concerned. I have been keeping him warm and dry, and 250mg of Vitamin C each day.

Lo (my sulcata), as well as my others have always been healthy, I've been really fortunate. I've assumed we'll get some flagyl, and more warm dry time.

Does anyone have any experience with this? How long, any long term effects, any ideas of how difficult this is to cure?

Fortunately just a cold. Some antibiotics and I'm out the door. Apparently though the colds turn into RNS and it's not good at that point. Also my male is probably a female. I need to change his/her name to Pat, or Sam. "Experts" are 3 and 3 with sexing this one @ 16" my sulcata is still tough to tell.

Just curious how they differentiated cold vs. RNS. I have had a tort with a runny nose that the vet seems not sure about treating. What kind of antibiotics? Are you giving drops or shots?
Thanks.

A shot at the office and drops at home I'll post description and amount later (when I get home) Apparently a "cold" turns into RNS, his explanation is similar to a human cold untreated in poor environments could turn into pnumonia. It is frequently a problem because many tort owners don't consider a vet trip necessary. The trip was just under $100, but well worth it, my sulcata is as much a family member, pet, as any dog, or friend. If your torts have had a runny nose for over a week or so you should get it checked out. Mine wasn't just runny, but listening to his breath he (now she) sounded congested, mucus sounding.

Hopefully he will get better soon. We are praying for warm dry weather. I'ts lousy down here. miami

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that sounds like a knowlegable vet. Not quick to treat.
I've got a sulcata that has rns with no other problems. I've decided not to treat him. It comes and it goes. We're going on a year and a half at least.
Ed

Thanks Ed. That's kind of a relief. I have inquired about this on several other lists w/o much feedback. I haven't put it here because I lost password.
What I have (you will probably recognize this scenario from the other lists) is two yearling leo's with an occasionally clear runniness from their nares. It seems to be 'exertional' and does not seem to have affected them adversely at all (wish I could say the same for me). They still eat and show no signs of lethargy. You told me earlier to up the heat which I did.
I do sometimes hear a slight 'click-click' snotty sound when they breathe close to my ear, but that's about it.
The vet is an exotic specialist, came highly recommended & was a classmate of Dr. Bonner's. She consulted w/ NC State tort specialist and advised me to wait & watch.
Unfortunately it's making me somewhat neurotic I'm afraid.

Been there done that. I have a couple of animals that are driving me nuts with chronic problems and they are isolated which makes it very difficult. Like I said, it sounds like you have a good vet. Keep her posted and I'd suggest following her advice.
Ed