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Female Subadult has swollen tail , Last 8 inches?

balls4all Jan 08, 2005 12:31 AM

Hi all !
I spend alot of time reading through the post everyday and was hoping to get some oponions? I recently received a female that is about 700 grams . I noticed today that she is swollen at the end of her tail ? Im thinking it may be a medical problem due to her age and weight. Could she possibly be graved ? When I feel very carefully with my thumb I can defenitely feel something round right by her vent about the size of a pea? But the swelling starts at her vent and goes up her body about 8 inches. I have had her for about 3 weeks and she has fed 2 times and has shed also. She seems to be healthy and her temps are 90 De hotspot and 80 de ambient. I will attemp to load a pic ?
Please let me know what you think!
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Replies (1)

Phi Jan 08, 2005 12:35 AM

She is definitely not gravid. If you are really concerned, it's best to take her to a vet and get her checked out. Good luck!

Eric

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