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arch · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:57 pm Post subject: reptile colds

Hi Ive been worried that my roughneck might have a cold/flu, for about a week now Ive been hearing him breath through his nostrils and they sound
sort of blocked if you know what i mean, Ive been looking for signs of mucus build up and today he seams to have crust round his nostrils i cant
get close enough to be sure and hes shedding his skin so i hoped it may be that.
Could anyone tell me any other signs, reasons why he may be ill and possible cures? i will try and get a pic up if i can.
thanks.

lol93 · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject:

Boost your temps a bit and get him to a vet for treatment. Sounds like he has a respiratory infection, and he'll probably need antibiotics to get over it. What is your setup like, and what temp is he kept at?
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arch · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:17 am Post subject:

his hottest basking spot is 120f and it goes down from there, his Viv is 7ft
tall and i rarely see him basking directly under the bulb hes usually sitting around it but cant be sure as he mostly comes out when im at work.
i shall take him to the vet and see what they think.thanks