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dhill

Hey there guys & gurls Smile

Ive had Joyce the male Yemen (dont ask regarding the name lol) around two weeks now, and everything has been fine up until this evening.

Upon returning from work this evening, I noticed what looks like a fluffy white object on his right nostil. See pictures below:

It certainly wasnt there this morning, and doesnt really seem to be bothering him at the moment. But, being the caring and worried parent Im concerned as to what it could be.

Any advice would be most greatful as this is my first Yemen.
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dhill · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject:

The front part of his head, where the "v" shape comes down to his nose area looks wet as does the back of his head where his frill area comes down as well.

Not sure if that info helps or not Sad

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James · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 16 Sep 2007 Posts: 933

looks like hes been doing lines of coke. but on a serious not it i take it, its not just a piece of shed skin stuck on his nostril? could you describe his set up/temps/humidity might help people diagnose the problem. Is he eating, drinking, defecating fine? if your worried i would take him to a vet, but hopfullysombody will be able to help here.

dhill · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

He doesnt appear to be shedding that I can notice.

The viv and setup is as follows:

36" high x 24" wide x 22" deep
18" Reptisun 10.0 uv
100watt spot lamp

temp - 100 fahrenheit
lights on for 16hrs day
viv gets misted once a day in the morning
feed small crickets once a day after misting, dusted in nutrobal
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"The most common mistake made by people designing something completly foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools". -- Douglas Adams.

dhill · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject:

He eats very well, have seem him drinking several times after misting.

Seems to be his normal active self as well at the moment.

Havent noticed that much defecation, but have cleaned a few out of the viv.
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dhill · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:44 pm Post subject:

Does anyone have any help/guidance/advise to give on this matter please?
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mcfluffin · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 943

Try this thread http://www.captivebred.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18116&highlight=nostril
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dhill · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:50 am Post subject:

Many thanks for the link mcfluffin, much appreciated and most helpful!

I dont care what everyone else says about you mate Laughing

Is anyone able to confirm or not that Chams excrete salt from there nostrils? And if they do, if its a sign of over use of supplements?
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jen23 · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:19 pm Post subject:

what do people say about him Question

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