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[PoseidonTheChameleon]

My vet does work with exotics. She will run a fecal without me bringing the boys in but if it pops a positive then she has to see them and get a current weight etc. But my vet does not run the fecal floats in house they send them all out to a lab. Which sucks because I have to wait longer takes anywhere from 3-5 days to get results back.

I have a question, if he does test positive, is his cage then contaminated, and will I have to do a deep clean?

 

[PoseidonTheChameleon]

I got a stick from a tree outside and cleaned it to put in there so this is the new result. It's pretty tight in there.

 

[Mendez]

Your box is looking good. As long as the branch is secured and slighting off the ground so he can grip it--then your transport box is ready to go.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

I have a question, if he does test positive, is his cage then contaminated, and will I have to do a deep clean?

Depends on the particular parasite. Try not to put the cart before the horse.

 

[Beman]

I have a question, if he does test positive, is his cage then contaminated, and will I have to do a deep clean?

Most parasites require cage cleaning... Because the oocyst (eggs) come out in the fecal matter. So essentially they can reinfect themselves simply by drinking where fecal was or eating feeders from a spot where the oocysts landed. Some are easy cleaning just removing and giving stuff a good wash. Some are more intense. No reason to stress this until you know more. But if he pops a positive then you what to know what the parasite is so we can direct you in how you want to approach cleaning

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Let's wait until you know if he even does have parasites, but here are some general articles on parasites & cleaning.

Reptile Worms & Parasites (general information)

Keeping It Clean: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Reptile or Amphibian’s Enclosure

How to Clean for Coccidia [and get results]

Cleaning Reptile Cages [Reptiles Magazine]

The vet should also have information specific to treating, cleaning, and preventing any parasites that are found. Most (the better vets) have hand-out sheets. Ask for one, even if given oral instructions.

 

[cham girl]

Is a not good enough to wash down wash down with soap and water and a swap out the plants .... just asking to learn

 

[Beman]

Is a not good enough to wash down wash down with soap and water and a swap out the plants .... just asking to learn

No, depending on the parasite it is not.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Is a not good enough to wash down wash down with soap and water and a swap out the plants .... just asking to learn

It depends on what for. If you mean for parasites, some may be killed by soap & water; others may require something stronger.

 

[PoseidonTheChameleon]

So couldnt get a poop sample today so they basically just did a check up on him and I will take a sample up there when I find one. They said he looked good and my husbandry was good, they are going to call me with info on a supplement they want me to use that will get him to gain weight I guess.

 

[Beman]

So couldnt get a poop sample today so they basically just did a check up on him and I will take a sample up there when I find one. They said he looked good and my husbandry was good, they are going to call me with info on a supplement they want me to use that will get him to gain weight I guess.

um k... Not sure about the supplement they are talking about. Hopefully not force feeding.

 

[PoseidonTheChameleon]

um k... Not sure about the supplement they are talking about. Hopefully not force feeding.

I'm not sure yet. I'll find out when they call me

 

[Beman]

I'm not sure yet. I'll find out when they call me

How much did he weigh?

 

[PoseidonTheChameleon]

How much did he weigh?

215 grams is what's on the paper

 

[Beman]

215 grams is what's on the paper

ummmm then that is very wrong. You need to call them and find out. 215 grams is more than Beman weighs.

 

[PoseidonTheChameleon]

ummmm then that is very wrong. You need to call them and find out. 215 grams is more than Beman weighs.

That's what I was thinking

 

[PoseidonTheChameleon]

ummmm then that is very wrong. You need to call them and find out. 215 grams is more than Beman weighs.

What does Beman weigh?

 

[Beman]

What does Beman weigh?

149 grams... Bane is 118 grams. and Bentley is 60 grams
So there is no way your baby is 215 grams.

 

[PoseidonTheChameleon]

149 grams... Bane is 118 grams. and Bentley is 60 grams
So there is no way your baby is 215 grams.

Maybe they meant 21.5?

 

[Beman]

Maybe they meant 21.5?

That is what I am wondering... So if it helps you... I put Bentley at about 3 months old when I got him. He was only 17 grams when I brought him home. By 4 months he was 33 grams.