Glamamama
Hatchling Member
Mr. Rex was just at the herp vet a few weeks ago and got a clean bill of health. He was 5 in April. Vet even did CXR which looked fine. He had been going through an extended facial shed and head shed and his nose and I thought that was the reason he had been doing more gaping than usual. I thought it had resolved but I’m still seeing periodic gaping and hearing a popping or pffft noise when he opens his mouth. I’m seeing more saliva by the edges of his mouth. This is new. It looks slightly stringy. Normally open mouth in the past would only be when he’s basking. Sometimes when I pick him up he will do it or when out if the tank. Behavior normal otherwise and appetite fine. He has a 4 x 2 x 2 tank, digital LCD thermometers, two temp guns, Reptisun strip changed out every 6 months, 80% good greens/veggies daily 20% bugs (2 x a week) weight is stable 700g. Poop cleaned daily and tank is super clean. I only bathe him when he needs it. I have a dehumidifier in his room which is emptied daily and the humidity is currently 25%. Basking area is 105 ish. No black beard. Ugh. He is otherwise active and normal basking and running around. Do I drag him back to herp vet? I hate to give meds and put him thru that but this not seeming to improve.