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 Common
Medical Conditions and Health Problems: Internal Parasites:
Subcutaneous
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Please read our Disclaimer
before reading any further into these common problems. As
with any medical problem, we strongly recommend that you
immediately contact your veterinarian for assistance. |
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There are a variety of different reasons why
various lumps
and bumps may appear on your leopard gecko. With
respect to internal parasites however, these are usually
either pentastomids
or cestodes
that are found just under the skin.
There are several different techniques
available to your veterinarian to help determine the
possible presence of subcutaneous parasites. These
could include:
- Complete physical examination.
- Detailed patient history and overview of husbandry.
Treatment Options:
- Surgical removal of the parasite.
- Possible use of systemic antibiotics.
When dealing
with medical problems such as subcutaneous parasites, proper
personal hygiene,
quarantine
and disinfection
techniques are absolutely necessary. Treating the
gecko alone without treating the environment will NOT
eliminate the problem!
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assistance, or just want to chat some more about leopard
geckos, please feel free to post on the Reptile Rescue,
Canada Leopard
Gecko Forum! |
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