I agree with Leann,
I often use super glue to close a wound like that, It may flap down
and eventually fall off. Super glue will bond the skin instantly. I
would keep a close eye for infection and give the vet a call monday
morning
On Nov 17, 2007, at 9:18 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In my opinion, you have done the right thing in cleaning it and
putting her into a seperate enclosure. I don't think you need to
see a veterinarian.
Hopefully, someone will second my opinion so you will be at ease.
Leann
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of argente
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 8:08 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [gecko]wound care question
Late last night I discovered that one of my female leos had been
bitten on the head by one of her tank mates. They've since been
separated, but Ellipsis has a nasty looking wound on the top of her
head (the bottom of the bite is just a scratch). I cleaned it out
with betadine and applied neosporin. She's in a freshly cleaned
tank by herself, on paper towels with a moist hide and her regular
rock and log hides, and a fresh water dish. Cage temps are ~75
cool end, 82 warm end. She's still active. It looks like the
wound has stopped bleeding. I don't think she's near shedding
time, and she is otherwise healthy.
Unfortunately it's my regular vet's day off and I haven't had good
luck finding a reptile vet on a Saturday. Do I need to keep
looking for an animal hospital that will see her today, or is there
anything else I can do for her here until Monday? I've put up
photos of her injury at http://www.yemenwithtoast.com/knit/
IMG_0082.JPG and http://www.yemenwithtoast.com/knit/IMG_0085.JPG .
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks,
-Jessica and Ellipsis
Lyle Puente
Global Gecko Association
http://www.gekkota.com
My Brothers Banned
http://mybrothersbanned.com
http://www.myspace.com/mybrothersbanned
