Feeling like a bad momma! :(

[kalene]

I didn't feel it was really necessary to fill out the asking for help forum as my question is very straight forward...

My female veiled about 8 months old, got stuck between her laying bin and glass wall of her enclosure.. I was out when this happened so I have NO idea how long she was stuck there for, but she was very happy to see me that's for sure! I was just wondering if these are bruises, they only appeared after she got stuck, they don't seem to be very painful I don't think, I did palpate her whole body, and nothing is broken (I'm an experienced veterinary assistant). If these are bruises, how long should I expect to see them? Its breaking my heart! I will never leave her alone again until I get her new custom enclosure ready!


I've attached photos, and circled in red where the "bruises" are/

 

[Iluvheidi]

dont feel bad! In my experince with my female veiled the marks like yours has whent away. I am no vet for sure but just sharing what happen in my case.

 

[Kath44]

I'm not experienced enough to say if bruises or not. Or how long they will be there if they are. Just wanted to say don't feel too bad, something happened out of your control and it could of happened to anyone.
Glad she's ok. Kath.

 

[ChameleonRave]

Looks like a little bruising, she should be fine. Just keep an eye on here to make sure her mobility doesn't change.

 

[kalene]

thanks everyone!
she has been climbing around like crazy, but I will keep a close eye on her for any changes!

 

[qdude46]

To maybe avoid this again a different enclosure may come in handy. I'm guessing it's and exo terra, what size?

 

[kalene]

To maybe avoid this again a different enclosure may come in handy. I'm guessing it's and exo terra, what size?

its the largest enclosure exo-terra makes, but I am currently finishing building her custom 8ftx6ftx3ft enclosure

 

[pssh]

The biggest one they make is plenty big, but who doesn't want a nice fancy giant enclosure

They do look like slight bruises, and in my experience bruises like that go away fairly quickly. I wouldn't worry unless anything changes.