Killjoy
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Hello All,
Thanks in advance for any replies i may get. One month ago i purchased a cb cross ambalobe/ambanja of about 6 months old. He looked real nice to start and very healthy. I bought him at a reptile convention from a very credible breeder with a great rep. As soon as i took him hime he did eat and drink well. He shed within a week and i was very pleased with his quick growth and health.
The following week was a little different. I didnt notice him eating as much but he was drinking plenty. he developed some discharge in his left eye that took him three days to clear. these three days were very stressful for him and changed his entire dameaner. He then became lathagic over the next week not moving much, and not eating at all.
I spoke with the breeder and he suggested to see a vet. The vets near me charge 250.00 to walk in the door. Needless to say since i just spent about 1000 in setting him up and buying the little guy. right now i cannot afford to have him seen. my breeder was then, very helpful and suggested some home remedies. I put him on a 5 day, 30 minute "shower". not directly under water but under a constant mist for the 30 minutes. these seemed to work great for clearing his eye out. His eye is not yet 100% but it is at 90% healed and seems to be fully functional. In the interum he was not eating and begining to get skinny so i was forced to assist feed him. I have him eating from my hand about 3-4 crickets a day.
Now the newest symptom is that he is not drinking and his crest has gone concave. his saliva is thicker than normal. i have a dripper going and misting the cage often. I have read a bit and sounds like this might all be a resporatory infection. Does anyone know if i can see him through this without taking him to the vet.
His enclosure is 24x24x48 temp is at 85-90 day, 70 night and is kept immaculate.
He is not on the brink of death but if i dont continue the hand feeding and intense care he would definataly kick the bucket within a week or two due to starvation.
please advise anything you would think that could get him back on his own please.
Thanks in advance for any replies i may get. One month ago i purchased a cb cross ambalobe/ambanja of about 6 months old. He looked real nice to start and very healthy. I bought him at a reptile convention from a very credible breeder with a great rep. As soon as i took him hime he did eat and drink well. He shed within a week and i was very pleased with his quick growth and health.
The following week was a little different. I didnt notice him eating as much but he was drinking plenty. he developed some discharge in his left eye that took him three days to clear. these three days were very stressful for him and changed his entire dameaner. He then became lathagic over the next week not moving much, and not eating at all.
I spoke with the breeder and he suggested to see a vet. The vets near me charge 250.00 to walk in the door. Needless to say since i just spent about 1000 in setting him up and buying the little guy. right now i cannot afford to have him seen. my breeder was then, very helpful and suggested some home remedies. I put him on a 5 day, 30 minute "shower". not directly under water but under a constant mist for the 30 minutes. these seemed to work great for clearing his eye out. His eye is not yet 100% but it is at 90% healed and seems to be fully functional. In the interum he was not eating and begining to get skinny so i was forced to assist feed him. I have him eating from my hand about 3-4 crickets a day.
Now the newest symptom is that he is not drinking and his crest has gone concave. his saliva is thicker than normal. i have a dripper going and misting the cage often. I have read a bit and sounds like this might all be a resporatory infection. Does anyone know if i can see him through this without taking him to the vet.
His enclosure is 24x24x48 temp is at 85-90 day, 70 night and is kept immaculate.
He is not on the brink of death but if i dont continue the hand feeding and intense care he would definataly kick the bucket within a week or two due to starvation.
please advise anything you would think that could get him back on his own please.
