So, this is Ciko, definitely the biggest personality of our little troupe. He sees me in the garden and marches over, following me expectantly until some food appears. He is also an avid humper, but seems more keen on plant pots and piles of leaves than our female.
Anyway, a few weeks ago I noticed some loose skin on the back of his neck. More or less covering the entire neck area. I assumed shedding but kept an eye on it and quickly decided that it could be a fungal skin infection and it was worth treating with anti fungal cream. I have been doing this every couple of days and cleaning off the area between applications but so far no change.
These have a more sore like appearance now and due to how many there are and their position, are not due to rubbing on the shell.
Would appreciate the opinions of more experienced keepers on whether this is something to worry about and what the best course of action is. The rest of the group have lovely blemish free skin and this has persisted around 3 weeks now.
I apply the cream when he comes out to eat early afternoon, but he likes to spend the twilight hours bathing and sitting under a dripping sprinkler nozzle. Nevertheless the cream has a few hours to sink in. And seems good and absorbed by the time he gets in the water.
There is a reasonable reptile vet in my city but a 40 min Drive which I would like to avoid if possible.
Thank you!
Anyway, a few weeks ago I noticed some loose skin on the back of his neck. More or less covering the entire neck area. I assumed shedding but kept an eye on it and quickly decided that it could be a fungal skin infection and it was worth treating with anti fungal cream. I have been doing this every couple of days and cleaning off the area between applications but so far no change.
These have a more sore like appearance now and due to how many there are and their position, are not due to rubbing on the shell.
Would appreciate the opinions of more experienced keepers on whether this is something to worry about and what the best course of action is. The rest of the group have lovely blemish free skin and this has persisted around 3 weeks now.
I apply the cream when he comes out to eat early afternoon, but he likes to spend the twilight hours bathing and sitting under a dripping sprinkler nozzle. Nevertheless the cream has a few hours to sink in. And seems good and absorbed by the time he gets in the water.
There is a reasonable reptile vet in my city but a 40 min Drive which I would like to avoid if possible.
Thank you!