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is this normal?

Postby mdfolsom » Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:27 am

I'm new to keeping skinks, I have a 9-10 month old northern that I've had for about 2-3 weeks. I've noticed every once in awhile she will get foam in the corner of its mouth, and I swear I think I heard her sneeze. My first though is it may be a respiratory problem but I'm not sure I don't know anyone else with a skink to compare this to. Also she always pees and poops on me. What's a couple of methods to stopping this behavior? And if she has a respiratory infection is there anyway of treating that at home or does she have to go to the vet? Since I've had her I feed her greens, snails, eggs, dog food, green peppers, tomatoes, I'm trying to switch it up a little everyday. The previous owner only fed roaches which I could tell were not getting digested after the first time she pooped on me. And since I got her she's gained almost 100 grams in 3ish weeks.

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Re: is this normal?

Postby TPceebee » Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:31 am

Until keepers reply with some help you could try searching keywords if you haven't done so already. You may find that people have experienced such problems with their skinks before.
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Re: is this normal?

Postby Jbolar » Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:24 pm

the white Frothie foam around the mouth? I have seen it every once in a while while feeding. if it's present all the time i'd be concerned a little bit. when in doubt a vet visit is always best. Some of the members that have more experience than myself will likely chime in.
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Re: is this normal?

Postby splashy07 » Wed Aug 05, 2015 5:20 am

Mine will get that occasionally from excessive tongue flicking and exploring. Quite normal. And skinks sneeze quite frequently, just watch for excessive liquid around eyes, mouth and nostrils. I was also very worried first time I saw my Northern with that, but discovered it was nothing to worry about. Very good of you to be paying such attention to your skink! He looks fine, though but good to keep an eye out.
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Re: is this normal?

Postby splashy07 » Wed Aug 05, 2015 5:22 am

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