affinenine
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- Beardie name(s)
- Butternut
Hi all! A few months ago I posted here about a strange pink lump on Butternut's eyelid (first pic is what it looked like August 18th, last two are from a few days ago). I kinda came to the conclusion it might've just been a scratch that swelled up and would go away with a little topical treatment. However, over the last few weeks, I've noticed that it has gotten much bigger and new lumps have now formed below her eye. She has so noticeable physical symptoms. Appetite is hearty. Her poo is normal. Good energy levels. Other eye is normal. No discharge. I'm more hysterical about the lumps than Butternut is. The eye itself looks clear, and she doesn't seem to be uncomfortable, though she will jerk away and close her eye if I touch the swollen areas.
I am unable to take her to a vet right now as the only one close to me won't be accepting new patients until Feb due to a spike in covid cases in my area. I'm also still paying off a previous procedure Butternut had earlier this year. I'm so at a loss of what to do.
I'd like to know if anyone has experienced these lumps before on their beardie or might have an inkling of an idea of what they might be so I can try some palliative remedies until I can get her to an exotic vet. I can't seem to find any similar cases online. I've considered everything from a vitamin A deficiency to cancer. The large lump on the top of her eyelid seems hard but can be moved almost like a wart. The lumps below her eye are tougher. A day ago, I starting giving her a few diluted drops of echinacea and goldenseal extract per a vet's recommendation as well as ReptiRinse eye drops. I'm also continuing to provide topical treatment with neosporin and manuka honey...
Other info about her setup:
75 gallon with two Reptisun UVB T8 and T5. Substrate is reptile carpet, but I'm looking into changing her to tile for sanitary reasons. Basking is 95 - 100 F, cool side is 80ish.
I am unable to take her to a vet right now as the only one close to me won't be accepting new patients until Feb due to a spike in covid cases in my area. I'm also still paying off a previous procedure Butternut had earlier this year. I'm so at a loss of what to do.
I'd like to know if anyone has experienced these lumps before on their beardie or might have an inkling of an idea of what they might be so I can try some palliative remedies until I can get her to an exotic vet. I can't seem to find any similar cases online. I've considered everything from a vitamin A deficiency to cancer. The large lump on the top of her eyelid seems hard but can be moved almost like a wart. The lumps below her eye are tougher. A day ago, I starting giving her a few diluted drops of echinacea and goldenseal extract per a vet's recommendation as well as ReptiRinse eye drops. I'm also continuing to provide topical treatment with neosporin and manuka honey...
Other info about her setup:
75 gallon with two Reptisun UVB T8 and T5. Substrate is reptile carpet, but I'm looking into changing her to tile for sanitary reasons. Basking is 95 - 100 F, cool side is 80ish.