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NOSE HELP! (?)

animalchin Mar 10, 2004 09:48 PM

hello, received a 6 month old sulcata today. samson. everything going well, however his little nostrils seem to be clogged up! every so often he makes a whiffing sound trying to dislodge whatever it is. anything i can do to help the poor little guy out?

-gina

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animalchin Mar 11, 2004 09:21 PM

now he seems to have some sort of stuffy nose. isn't blowing bubbles or anything. making some sort of whiffy noise when he breathes, sometimes squeaks. a vet check was in order, anyway. any other suggestions?

-gina

Sohni Mar 11, 2004 11:26 PM

Are you seeing any discharge or gasping? Is he eating and active otherwise? I'd definitely schedule a vet visit anyway, since he's new, but if you aren't seeing really obvious signs of illness other than some snuffling, make sure he is getting soaked regularly and try increasing the heat a bit.
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Sohni
Northern California

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