BLUE TONGUE SKINKS

Another day another worry.
Think we are starting an RI again, lethargic, slight click sometimes when breathing and I noticed his body moving as he breathes (more so than ordinarily)
So first port of call is the f10 and nebuliser. So, my question is, can I nebulise him while he is in his viv instead of putting his in a different tub and stressing him out more than needs be? I can’t imagine it’d cause any problems to his viv as if it doesn’t to his lungs then it seems pretty safe but I thought I’d ask incase I’m missing something?

I don't think it matters if you do it inside or outside of the enclosure. The only difference inside is making sure he's getting the medicine. Do you nebulize in an enclosed tub normally or hold the nebulizer up to your skink? I think the smaller space of a tub will help make sure your skink is getting all the meds.

Janella wrote:I don't think it matters if you do it inside or outside of the enclosure. The only difference inside is making sure he's getting the medicine. Do you nebulize in an enclosed tub normally or hold the nebulizer up to your skink? I think the smaller space of a tub will help make sure your skink is getting all the meds.

I use quite a large tub with the lid pretty much on, just leaving a gap for the nebuliser, to make sure it is contained as much as possible I also cover the lid and any gaps with a towel.
Ideally I’d like to cut a hole for the nebuliser so the lid can go on fully, but I wouldn’t know where to begin with attempting that. (Previously I have used smaller tubs but with him being so big now I don’t like the idea of putting him in one of those as he wouldn’t be able to move round at all and I imagine that would stress him.

I think the way you are doing it now is best. That way you can guarantee the medicine is going in and not escaping in his enclosure. You could always drill a hole in the tub and place the nebulizer threw it. That way the lid could be placed on tight. Hard to explain through typing.