Help!! Yellow Fungus?

[msmaui]

Kookie was diagnosed with coccidia and the vet prescribed Albon treatment for 8 weeks. I thought that was too long to be on Albon so I treated him for 4 weeks, ending on May 1. I was also giving him Benebac but he didn't get it down every day because he wouldn't eat what I was offering it to him on. I didn't know how else to give it to him. His poo has been very runny lately and he just hasn't acted up to par the last couple of weeks. I decided to try him on Reptaid before I took in a fecal. I felt he probably still had coccidia and I didn't want to put him back on Albon. (I don't really trust his vet but can't find another one.) He's just had Reptaid for 4 days. About a week ago he started being quite dark and not eating properly. His light was a Megaray 100 watt and I think it was too hot. He wouldn't stay right under it. I took the temps using the digital probe and on the very bottom of the tank it was 109. Yesterday I changed it back to the Reptisun 10. He's staying right under the light now on his basking spot. Just yesterday I noticed the yellow coloring. He's not eating properly. The only thing he'll eat is PWs. I was out for a couple of days and just got them in yesterday. Today will be the third day he hasn't pooed. So, does this look like yellow fungus? If so, I know I'm supposed to treat him with Betadine, Witch Hazel, and Lamisil. How do I put the Witch Hazel on? Just rub it on with my fingers? I feel so sorry for him and I'm getting so frustrated! I've tried so hard for everything to be perfect for him.

EDIT:
Actually, he's doing a lot better today. His coloring is better, not dark like it was. He's active, he pooed. It seems a little green but it's not runny like it has been. He's better today than he has been in 2 weeks. Thank God.

Nancy

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Well, I don't think that is yellow fungus, but it is good to be concerned about it with being on the Albon. Yes, the 8 weeks was way too long for an Albon treatment, & 1 month was a little too long also, but good that you stopped the treatment on May 1st.
How is his color looking today? Perhaps his natural coloring is coming out better?
How old is he now?

Tracie

 

[msmaui]

Hi, Tracie. He's almost 7 months old now. All of these pictures are today. Here he is right now.

Thanks.

Nancy

 

[Drache613]

Hello Nancy,

I think that his natural coloring is a yellowish hue. What do his colors look like when he is not under his UVB light, & just out in the room?
Those pictures of him look great, so I don't think it is yellow fungus. Though, you can always keep an eye on the skin color & if there are any odd pigmentation changes, but hopefully it is nothing.

Tracie

 

[msmaui]

Thank you sooo much, Tracie. I'll just keep an eye on him. I feel better now.

 

[Drache613]

Hello Nancy,

GREAT, I hope he is doing better today. Keep me posted on him.


Tracie