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I know, this is probably a bit weird, but my Leo is a big and strong alpha male in his prime at almost 4, and I sometimes think that as nature dictates, he should be able to spread his genes. We really don't have the room for another pet at this time, and it would be irresponsible to begin...

Hi all, after reading some of the posts in this section, it seems that we have a combination of everything bad all others are experiencing. Granted, there were over year-long issues that led to this, but now that Leo seems to have recovered from his numerous illnesses/surgery/antibiotics, I hope...

What a beautiful baby! My Leo says Hi :) I am glad he is doing better, it is all a matter of experience and trial and error. That tank will do for a couple of months, then try and get a 40-gallon breeder at least, if you want your baby to grow normally. I can't stress this enough, as I've seen...

Since your dragon happens to be named Leo, I simply can't pass by :) There are some easy steps that you could take right away: First off, don't panic. But don't delay either. Just realize and accept the fact that owning a living creature requires some investment. Not much, and most of it more...

Thank you all for the good words! I got a call from the vet today, he checked on Leo, and told me the cells indicating a chronic infection were very high, but it is most likely due to what was just removed, so we are to watch him and have a re-check in a month. For now, nothing more to report...

Back from the vet. It was an abscess and it was removed. The whole procedure took maybe 10-15 min, and the doctor even showed me the pus that he got out of it on a little napkin. There was no chance of it to "go away on its own" he said, and it would most likely not burst on its own, as it...

Do it soon, check out my "Pneumonia" thread for a detailed account of what happens.

Thank you so much for the explanation. I just had another look at it, and it's much, much bigger than before. I have an appointment with our old vet in Long Beach on Saturday, hope it goes well, it's a 92-mile drive one way. Do you know how much this procedure might cost?

Hi Tracie, Yes, I've checked that site, and another one, don't remember which it was, where I found the last vet, but he is self-admittedly not a specialist. There are none it seems here in Antelope Valley, and I'd have to drive to LA for the nearest, and at that point it is not much of a...

Hello all, I first posted about this strange growth in Leo's mouth, right where his jaws meet, in his "Pneumonia" thread: http://www.beardeddragon.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=148669&start=45, and it's now been over 4 months. I guess I've been lulled into comfort by it not growing at all for...

Hi Tracie and all, I haven't posted in a few days, mainly because there hasn't been much to post. Leo seems overall improved, no more gasping for air, very little gulping other than when being fed and swallowing food, but still not eating on his own and mostly hiding behind the tree. He eats...

Hi Tracie, We took some photos of the strange growth in Leo's mouth, which is unfortunately not gone, I guess I just didn't look closely the last time. I am posting them here as well as direct links, because the forum seems to re-size higher resolution photos: Direct links...

Hi Tracie and all, I'll be posting updates every other day now, just not to clog the forum too much :) Our visit to the new vet went well I think - aside from it costing me $200+ again :( The vet seems knowledgeable and thorough. He said Leo has stomatitis, (and not too much actually), but no...

Hi Tracie, I think the ear looks more or less normal now, but there is definitely a swollen ball in his mouth, where the jaws meet. I'll try to take a picture tomorrow, he is sleeping now, and he actually had a good day, nice and quiet, he ate well, and did not display any signs of discomfort...

Hi Tracie and all, Today started pretty well, Leo seems normal and does not gulp nearly as much. His eyes look good too. I took him outside for 30 minutes or so, and he enjoyed the sun. But then, as he was gaping, I noticed something really alarming - there is what looks like a small ball (a...

Thanks so much, Gail, I'll return it asap!

I am sorry for your loss. RIP Draggi, you had a good long life and a loving family.

Hi Tracie, Today has been strange. It started with me thinking he is worse again, as he looked very lethargic after waking up, and would not stay at his basking spot, and moved very clumsily when getting back into hiding, but then he ate well, licked up most of his repta-aid (with added...

Just thought to quote myself from my ER thread. Anyway, I found a pretty nice local store here with quite a bunch of MVB's that I had never heard of: Solar-Brite (100W and 160W) Nature Zone "High Noon" Rep Pro "Spot Lamp" (a 60W MVB!) and an Arcadia D3, which I know is a good bulb, except they...

Hi Tracie and all, Sorry for not posting sooner, I had a crazy week with a dental emergency, car trouble and a job interview 80 miles away. This is Leo's third day off Baytril, after exactly two weeks on it. I am watching him closely, worried that things may get worse now that he's off the meds...