Jarvis update (and question)

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Jarvis update (and question)

Postby neurotic88 » Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:32 pm

Hello everyone!


Jarvis is growing like a weed still, still doesn't particularly like me, but he is slowly getting better I guess ;)

Question:

I noticed after he sneezed today a big clear bubble around his lips, was sort of hanging on his bottom lip.
He sneezes now and then, but I have never seen a bubble stay like that before.

First thing that came to mind was a potential RI, any thoughts on this?

He is eating, and I assume drinking, tho I rarely catch him in the act of drinking.

Maybe this just happens sometimes??

His basking temp varies between 98-102 and his coldest end of the tank is 75ish, humidity is around 25% (I know, a bit low.. but my apartment is very dry, he does have a humid hide that he likes to use)

Anyways, he insisted on checking out my cats new "cat tree" today so I will throw in a photo ;)


Cheers!


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Re: Jarvis update (and question)

Postby Linnea » Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:27 am

note that the actual sneezing is normal.
skinks sneeze a lot when digging around, and when eating a meal too sometimes.
because of how they drink, a little water can come back out again if they were to lean over a bit, so this could have been what caused the bubble.

i think it is not a clear sign of RI, but it is worrying enough.
keep a very good eye on jarvis, listen to his breathing a little and make sure his eyes and nose are clear every day or so.
these signs are very clear indicators, as there should be no snot at all, or other liquid substances.
should you see any more bubbles or the like, in my opinion, it is vet time.
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Re: Jarvis update (and question)

Postby LarissaLurid » Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:08 pm

Sneezing is extremely common and as Linnea said, if he was drinking water that could cause it. I've picked up a fire skink once who wasn't all that tame and got quite scared, and he had apparently drank not long before, so he spit up a gooey clear substance. So from my experience seeing that, I would guess that could be related and if he sneezed it could make a little gooey bubble.

Anyway..lol, If he seems healthy, active, no crackling or whistling while breathing, clear eyes and nose then I would not be worrying about an RI.


p.s. very cute picture :3
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