http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/-t1.htm Help and general chat for all your exotic health. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:02:56 GMT 10 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/denisefrain/120816115437195.gif http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/-t1.htm http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/parasites-t483.htm Bogga Hi, I got this info and pretty intereting as it affects all of us at least once. Parasites are harbored by all species of reptiles and as a result this section will contain several key points concerning them. Parasites are probably one of the most over looked aspects of the general health of captive reptiles. They are small organisms that live in their host and in some cases are actually beneficial to the host animal. If all parasites where to be harmful to their host causing their death ... Exotic Health Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:47:41 GMT http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/parasites-t483.htm#3531 http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/parasites-t483.htm http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/blister-disease-t1035.htm Snakes Incorporated Blister Disease Generally seen only in captive snakes, this is an illness that can most certainly be avoided through proper enclosure maintenance. When kept on dirty, moldy, and/or overly moist substrate, fluid-filled blisters may form on the underside of the snake. These are different than burn blisters, and should be correctly identified before treatment. At first only one or two may appear, but they will grow in number and can become life-threatening if it spreads to the mouth, nose, ... Exotic Health Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:02:56 GMT http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/blister-disease-t1035.htm#8548 http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/blister-disease-t1035.htm http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/abscesses-t1034.htm Snakes Incorporated Abscesses Abscesses are generally caused by a previous injury becoming infected with bacteria during the healing process. They appear as a lump protruding from under the skin, and may extend deep into the internal organs. It is possible to confuse an abscess with a tumor, un-laid eggs, or constipation. Only an experienced veterinarian should treat suspected abscesses, as they can determine the proper diagnosis and if it involves any major internal organs. Treatment of abscesses involves ... Exotic Health Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:01:50 GMT http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/abscesses-t1034.htm#8547 http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/abscesses-t1034.htm http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/help-t756.htm cold_blooded_lover I've decided its high time I started keeping a record on my reptiles (feeds, shedding etc) Is ther a Data program thats any good? if not would I be better of doing it on excel and if so any tips on what else I should be recording? Thx ]]> Exotic Health Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:35:53 GMT http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/help-t756.htm#6421 http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/help-t756.htm http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/egg-bound-reptiles-t279.htm boaboytony5 Egg bound - definition from Wikipedia "The term can also be seen in herpetoculture, as this condition can occur in female reptiles. It is inadviseable to attempt to break a reptile egg to remove it from an egg bound female. This procedure may be done by a veterinarian, who will insert a needle into the egg, and withdraw the contents with a syringe, allowing the egg to collapse and be removed. Non-surgical interventions include administering oxytocin to improve contractions and allow ... Exotic Health Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:08:04 GMT http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/egg-bound-reptiles-t279.htm#1801 http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/egg-bound-reptiles-t279.htm http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/diagnostic-tests-and-definitions-t81.htm Snakes Incorporated Diagnostic Tests and Definitions (908 total words in this text) (2712 Reads) Reptiles can be very sick before we as owners see symptoms, so its important to know all you possibly can about the species you have and any early indicators that can be a red flag for possible problems. Education and learning the proper husbandry can not be stressed enough to help avoid the most common causes of reptile illness and death. Reptiles hide their illness, it's their means of survival in the ... Exotic Health Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:35:17 GMT http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/diagnostic-tests-and-definitions-t81.htm#166 http://exoticrescueforum.forumotion.com/exotic-health-f44/diagnostic-tests-and-definitions-t81.htm