I was to get an almost 6 inch male from this guy but he sold the larger male and the three females to a guy planning to breed. He instead gave me the far younger (I resrved taking in the older), somewhat smaller male. He said this guy is 2-3 years old. He lived colony style with the other male and the females. The guy thought the (obvious from the damage) fighting was cool to watch. I think its sick. If more photos are needed let me know. I need some help with these questions as I came home to a courtesy call from my vet's offie saying they are closed until New Year's. All my vet funds are pre-paid on my account there. So until they areback from vacation, I am on my own.
1. The stuff on his neck looks like moldy stuck on bedding that his skin is growing over from a nearly healed injury, what can I do for this? I gently tugged a small piece and it came away without pulling, should I attempt scrubbing with a very soft brush? Should I follow up with anything? Should I use betadine?
2. He has damage to his shell in several places. Both on top and on bottom. Does any of what I got photos of look like shell rot or just injuries? If shell rot, can it be treated similarly to scale rot in snakes? I have dealt with this before (scale rot in a rescued corn) if it is similar I can treat it. If not what can I do until I can see my vet?
3. I saw larger Russians in Petco when I stopped there to price a half log hide, all of their skin looked dark, smooth and healthy. This guy's looks like parchment. Dry and fragile. Does it look bad toyou? Does he seem dehydrated to you?
4. Will a sudden change in diet harm him? I refuse to feed what and how he was fedbefore. He was given 1/2 a romaine leaf and 1/4 cup of defrosted frozen mixed veggies 1 time a day. No time outside, no exposure to water. I have provided a water dish in his enclosure.
Thank you, I just could not walk away from this poor little guy.
1. The stuff on his neck looks like moldy stuck on bedding that his skin is growing over from a nearly healed injury, what can I do for this? I gently tugged a small piece and it came away without pulling, should I attempt scrubbing with a very soft brush? Should I follow up with anything? Should I use betadine?
2. He has damage to his shell in several places. Both on top and on bottom. Does any of what I got photos of look like shell rot or just injuries? If shell rot, can it be treated similarly to scale rot in snakes? I have dealt with this before (scale rot in a rescued corn) if it is similar I can treat it. If not what can I do until I can see my vet?
3. I saw larger Russians in Petco when I stopped there to price a half log hide, all of their skin looked dark, smooth and healthy. This guy's looks like parchment. Dry and fragile. Does it look bad toyou? Does he seem dehydrated to you?
4. Will a sudden change in diet harm him? I refuse to feed what and how he was fedbefore. He was given 1/2 a romaine leaf and 1/4 cup of defrosted frozen mixed veggies 1 time a day. No time outside, no exposure to water. I have provided a water dish in his enclosure.
Thank you, I just could not walk away from this poor little guy.
