Lump

[Stiglic]

Hello
A few days ago I saw a lump on Pixel's head between his eyes. I think this is due to vitamin A deficiency arose because a few days ago did not receive vitamin and UVB light or dust. He has a new terrarium now, has already has everything. What do you think guys, is it vitamin A deficiency or any ill? I hope it will heal.

 

[Carlton]

Hello
A few days ago I saw a lump on Pixel's head between his eyes. I think this is due to vitamin A deficiency arose because a few days ago did not receive vitamin and UVB light or dust. He has a new terrarium now, has already has everything. What do you think guys, is it vitamin A deficiency or any ill? I hope it will heal.

Missing a day of vitamins or UVB light won't result in a vitamin A deficiency. Deficiencies show up when their nutrition isn't correct for a period of time, not from the effects of one day. And, a lump as you describe probably has nothing to do with lack of vitamins. More likely that he's developing an abscess...they are commonly associated with a sinus infection. But, without a picture it's very hard to know. Is the lump always visible or does it change? Is it hard or soft? Is the skin affected? Again, a pic would really help!

Abscesses don't always resolve on their own, and topical treatments don't usually have much effect on them. I would take him to an experienced herp vet.

 

[JoeVet]

I second what Carlton wrote. Its not from vitamin A. Vitamin A deficiency leads to a change in the epithelial cells in ducts and glands. Its often seen as bulging eyes because the nasolacrimal duct gets clogged. Vitamin A is also important in bone health. It should not produce lumps on skin and certainly not in such a short time. A photo will help but often these lumps require a vet.

 

[carol5208]

Can you post a picture of your set up?

 

[Stiglic]

It is hard, not soft. There are two pics about the lump.

 

[Stiglic]

I have a big ExoTerra flexarium now, the temperature and the humidity is good, I have a 10.0 UVB light, heat lamp and I take humidify 2-3 times a day. He eat very well so It seems to be everything is good now. Before the flexarium I kept in a 50x30x40 size vivarium. I bought this animal 3-4 weeks ago and he is 5-6 months old. Before the lump I've seen a little flu in his nose around.

 

[Carlton]

This looks like an abscess to me. It will need vet attention as it won't clear up on its own.