Sick collared, help needed.

Kyle Barker · 01-25-03, 07:21 PM

I got a collared lizard that is quite sick (Wild Caught). I am going to take a fecal when if goes next, and i am probably going to panacur and flagyl it. I am setin gup a cage with newspaper, basking spot, retreat and a water dish. A few questions. i heard they eat vegitation, do they? Is 115f a good temp for the hot spot? And are there any other tips for getting a WC collared healthy? Here are some pics that i just took of him/her.

Thanks,

Kyle

V.aw · 01-25-03, 07:43 PM

Kyle, your main idea is the right one. Take it to the vet. If you have panacur/flagyl look up the dosage for the collard according to his/her weight. They will eat vegetation, but i highly doubt he will if hes WC and stressed/sick
get him going on crickets first. Good luck, Pm me if you need any further help.

Kyle Barker · 01-25-03, 07:44 PM

Thank you, i sent a pm

Jungleman · 01-25-03, 07:58 PM

ALSO try and see if he will eat waxworms. I bought a wild caught one also and he would only eat waxworms. I did have to put a few in his mouth first but he has been in my care for about 8 months. GOOD LUCK

Kyle Barker · 01-25-03, 08:18 PM

Thanks, i will go get some tommarow.

V.aw your pm box is full so i couldnt reply. anyway, Thank you very much, you have no idea how much i appreciate it!!! I will let you know how it all works out.

Thanks,

Kyle

Clownfishie · 01-25-03, 08:26 PM

He definitely looks a bit skinny, but he's ever so cute!

I love collards...

Good luck getting him healthy... sounds like you're on the right track

. I don't know much about them, but 115 seems pretty high for a hot spot... maybe someone who keeps them would know for sure...

Pythonian · 01-26-03, 09:05 AM

awwww he's so cute! i hope he gets better

Mike

V.aw · 01-26-03, 09:20 AM

Kyle, try to pm me now. I think you got my hydration PM? And the 115 bask is to warm for a new comer. Like i said in the pm (if you got it) use a 60 W Regular soft white lightbulb just for now, keep the hot end quite a bit cooler.. 85-95.

Kyle Barker · 01-27-03, 03:50 PM

Ok perfect. I will bring it down right now. Thanks for all the help. He is already starting to look better

kyle

V.aw · 01-27-03, 05:48 PM

good to hear! pm me if you need anymore help.