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sick! RI?

animalchin Feb 27, 2004 09:05 AM

well, everything was fine up until yesterday I took julian (hatchling sulcata) out to let him roam around and i noticed a bit of snot or moucus on his mouth, dripping down from his nose. he was absolutely fine the day before, but now seems a bit unconfortable. could being flipped over for a while on tuesday have anything to do with this?? anyhoo, i made a vet appointment but i couldn't get one until wednesday. in the meantime, he's basking in the warmest part of his enclosure, and holding his head up VERY high. right now, he's asleep (thank God because i have him where i can see him all night and for the most part he was standing there awake most of the night)

is there anything I can do to accomodate him until wednesday (besides keeping him in the heat?)

-Gina

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EJ Feb 27, 2004 09:36 AM

Sounds like he's got a cold. The vet visit is a good idea but keep him warmer than usual until you can get him to the vet. Also soak him daily but, again, keep him warm.
(You know... keep warm... drink plenty of fluids...)
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