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I picked up an adult trio of these at a reptile show yesterday for next to nothing. All the info I could get from the seller is that he got them on accident from a shipment, they are wild caught, they have been in the country for about a month, they have not been treated for parasites and they are eating live mice. At any rate I have always liked them so I picked them up. I currently have all of them housed together in a 100 gallon aguarium in the mid 80s and about 90% humidity. They seem to be doing fine but then again its only been a day.
My question is should I treat them for parasites and if so what do others with more experiance recommend? I have no problem taking them to the vet but if I do I want to know what to expect and what to ask for. Are there are any good current care sheets out ther for these guys? I did not find much myself.
Thanks for any feedback as this is my first attempt with these guys and I want to make sure I am providing them with everything I can to make the transition as stress free as possible for them.
I would take pictures but I am just going to let them be for a week or so.

Allen Sheehan

Absolutely get them treated..multiple times! WC Gonyosoma have some of the highest parasite loads going. They also have a well-deserved reputation for being "heart breakers". Often they will start off doing very well and can crash and roll in a matter of days w/no apparent reason. I bred them for years and just recently got back into them and have eggs due w/in a couple of weeks. All mine are cb and they fare far better. Utilize loads of perches and fake greenery for hiding and their secretive nature.

Keep interactions to the absolute minimum. Have hides up high and on the ground. I think people keep them too humid which results in frequent UR issues..which can turn fatal very quickly. Around 50% is good for now..up it when their opaque. If you don't have any Baytril, get some..I guarantee you'll need it eventually. The requisite dosing parameters w/panacur/Flagyl should be undertaken ASAP.

Freight Freitas has a great care sheet..look for his adds..might be a link.

Bill

Hey thanks for the feedback. I will try the hide first thing in the morning. Currently they just hang out as high on the braches as they can get so I will place the hide at that point. I would love to see them all eat soon. Currently only one is eating but the other two are in shed so we will see how it goes. They are on a round of panacure and flagyll now. I will look into the batril. Is this something a vet would have to prescribe? Hey keep my contact info as i would be interested in some CB hatchlings.

Thanks again
Allen Sheehan

I buy Baytril, Flagyl, and Ciprofloxacin (a good antibacterial med) in Mexico. If you're intrerested in any of the above let me know. Its very reasonably priced. My gravid Gonyo is just uncomfortable right now..in and out of all potential nest sites. Send me an email from the KS link in this thread and I'll reply for future correspondence. Also, live rat pinks in a bowl up high usually spark a favorable outcome.

Bill