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About a month ago, my iguana developed a bump below his lower jaw. This bump got bigger and turned black and scabby over the month. Anyways, I am....poor. I can't afford a vet, but i bought some reptile antibacterial antiseptic stuff and salved it on the bump twice a day. It turned into a large black scab. This morning, I noticed the entire scab fell out! Now what is left is a gaping hole with no blood, but a little pus, i think. The hole is surrounded by inflamed tissue, so it looks like a crater.. Anyways, I have always taken great care of him to the best of my knowledge, and he still eats like a pro. He is 5 years old.

I would appreciate any advice/feedback/diagnosis, because I am not sure what to do next, but i still cannot afford a vet.

thanks

Get a vet. If you explain your situation you may get a vet to take a look at it. Some vets will see the animal and let you make payments. J

they do monthly payments most people think vet is expensive,,, no there not vistes cost between 20 and 50 and they are animal lovers to, they are here to help i took 2 rhinos igg's to a vet a while back it was $66 for both of them and i made 2 payments,,i would take it to a vet asap, if you ant got the funds maybe waite till after x-mass day and see if you get some money maybe that would help with the first payment good luck
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