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hey i think 2 of my leos may have worms this really sucks. but i am going to buy some panacure and i was wondering if it really works and also how do i get my leos to take it if they have gone off feeding. and if any of you have first hand expeirinces or any info would be great if you could share.
thanx a lot
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Matt G
1.1 jax chameleon
1.0 veild chameleon
1.5leopard gex(1 tang)
1.2 fire belly toads
2.1 golden gex
1.0 bearded dragon

Before you spend the money on Panacur, have a fecal float done first. Even though panacur is well tolerated in most reptiles, its still a poison and its not good to use it unless you really do need it. Most(?) vets will do the fecal without an additional charge for an 'office visit'. I've just treated 94 leopard geckos with it and its not exactly fun, though its not that hard either.

Panacur is very effective against certain specific types of worms. It is the treatment of choice for pinworms, for instance, but you really do need to know exactly what type of parasite you're dealing with. Have you actually seen worms in the stool? What did they look like? Size, shape?

Panacur is not a good drug to use just because your leos are off-feed. Find out if you need it first. With winter coming on, a lot of leopard geckos naturally lose their appetite.

Can you tell us what temperatures your leopard gecko enclosure(s) are? How is it set up? Has there been a change in their stool? Why do you think they have worms? Did they quit eating all at once or has it been a gradual thing? What type of food do you offer?

>>hey i think 2 of my leos may have worms this really sucks. but i am going to buy some panacure and i was wondering if it really works and also how do i get my leos to take it if they have gone off feeding. and if any of you have first hand expeirinces or any info would be great if you could share.
>>thanx a lot
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Andrea A.

hey their tank is about a constant 75 because it has been pretty cold here and that is alli can get it up to. it has been a pretty gradual thing first it ate fine but then it would only eat with the lights off now it wont eat at all. they live in a bi tank with a heat pad and sand substrate but i dont think they ingested any because i either hand feed them or put their food in a bowl. have you ever heard of wormguard it is only five dollars would that work. if mine do really have worms. and i have not actually seen any worms in the stools
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Matt G
1.1 jax chameleon
1.0 veild chameleon
1.5leopard gex(1 tang)
1.2 fire belly toads
2.1 golden gex
1.0 bearded dragon

Hmm I would still try to take him off the sand. Sometimes the leos will still lick at it looking for calcium or when they are bored. Do you notice in small graines in their feces? I would first get a fecel done. To see if it a protozoa or if it is the temps. The temp are kinda low they need it higher to digest food and so forth.
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2 male leos: Winky HY & Lenny TangCT & 6 Female Leos: Sunshine Super tang,Starburst, & Daisy Super tang carrot tail, Serenity Tremper HY Jungle Albino, Skittle Hypo-Golden, and Banana Patternless.

Hmmm lets see... the tank is 75 degrees and its not eating well. HEAT THE @#%!!! TANK! Leopard geckos need the warm end to be 88 to 90 degrees at belly level. The cooler end will ideally be 80 degrees, but somewhat cooler is ok. THEY WILL NOT EAT AND CANNOT DIGEST FOOD IF ITS TOO COLD. 75degrees is too cold.

Fix this first, and now.

Once you have the basic needs met, you can find out if anything else is wrong. Get rid of the sand at least until he/she is healthy again. Use paper towels or newspaper until she/he is eating and drinking.

Do not randomly give worming medicine when you know the basic needs of the animal are not being met. If you didn't know before, I'm telling you now.

Heat the tank, be sure there are hides on the warm and cool sides of the tank, add a humid hide to the warm side, heat the tank. Heat the tank. Heat the tank. Don't worm the leopard gecko until you know if its appropriate. What is appropriate is heat. I'm not sure how to say it any plainer than that.
~Andrea

>>hey their tank is about a constant 75 because it has been pretty cold here and that is alli can get it up to. it has been a pretty gradual thing first it ate fine but then it would only eat with the lights off now it wont eat at all. they live in a bi tank with a heat pad and sand substrate but i dont think they ingested any because i either hand feed them or put their food in a bowl. have you ever heard of wormguard it is only five dollars would that work. if mine do really have worms. and i have not actually seen any worms in the stools
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>>Matt G
>>1.1 jax chameleon
>>1.0 veild chameleon
>>1.5leopard gex(1 tang)
>>1.2 fire belly toads
>>2.1 golden gex
>>1.0 bearded dragon

np
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chickabowwow

3.2.3 leopard geckos (Rosie, Locke, Lisa, Caesar, Tommy)