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Can diatomaceous earth (food grade) be given to monitors as a way of deworming them? Its basically a natural mechanical pesticide I guess.

I think you run the risk of impactation and, if all goes well, there may still be some worms left.

I would use tradional drugs, which are usually very safe. But only if a stool check shows worms.

They charge alot at the vet for that. I know with dogs the test doesn't always show the dog has worms.

I don't know how much they charge for that up there.

But yes, there is a slight possibility that the exam will give you a false negative.

And yes, each kind of parasite, or group of parasites, has a different treatment.

If you have many reptiles, would be a good idea to buy a microscope and start pratice those tests on your own.

I think different worms need different medications. You need to take a stool sample to the vet and have them check for parasites, so they know which medication to use.