I had a rescue gecko that I used to confine in a box with a wet wash
cloth at the beginning of his shed. And yes lizards can get all kinds of
parasites from feeder crix. A fecal exam is very inexpensive at a vets.
Cyndy
On Fri, 09 Feb 2001 19:59:20 -0600 twitch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
>
> > This shedding problem could be the result of a health problem
> since
> > Eublepharis don't usually have any problem shedding. You may want
> to
> > consult your vet.
>
> If this keeps up, I'll have to take him to a vet. I'll
> definitely
> try the "bath" idea tonight. I don't have a humidity chamber in the
> cage
> anymore, because they both seemed to avoid it. What do you think
> about
> maybe placing him in an exit-less humidity chamber for some amount
> of
> time
> at the beginning of a shed?
> One of you mentioned parasites.. I've read that feeder
> insects can
> harbor them, is this true? Would some kinds be more likely than
> others
> to
> have them? I've had him for nearly four years now, and he doesn't
> come
> into contact with any other animals, so that's all I can think of.
> Thanks so much for all of your prompt replies...
>
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