Vakon
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Tuesday Gork started what appears to be brumation; he spent the entire day in his cave only ate a little. This behaviour continued today. However, I also noticed that he was puffing his throat out a lot while breathing when I took him out to check up on him yesterday and today during his bath he started doing some forced exhalation. When he opens his mouth there doesn't appear to be excess saliva, just some sticking at the corners of his mouth that separates. Based on the BD manual I have these are signs of a respiratory infection, but he may be brumating and the book says only to consult a vet in anything other than a mild case, which this case appears to be. I'm not going to encourage brumation, but that isn't going to stop him of course. Does anybody have an idea of what I should do? I'm unsure of how to handle this.
Also, the book advises in the to open the mouth and attempt to make sure the mouth/throat is clear of debris if in respiratory distress. How would I go about doing that?
Recent changes in enclosure: I bought him a new branch last Thursday as well as adding a 100watt ceramic heater to increase temperature, which has resulted in healthier looking stools. The increase in temperature did result in him frequenting his shelter more often, I assume to briefly escape the heat. It was only yesterday that he started spending the whole day in there. During the day I use a 150 Watt Sun Glo day bulb
Also, he does not appear visibly stressed or distressed, i.e. black beard or puffing/hissing at me
Cool side: 80-85 degress F
Hot side: 85-90 at ground level (presumably hotter at higher basking areas)
Update: He has exhibited enthusiasm towards eating when I presented him with his optional greens today. He ate about half of it. Either he had a very short brumation of some kind, or the behaviour can be attributed to something else. I really don't know. The forced exhalation has stopped for the time being, but I still don't know what to make of all this.
Additionally, his last poo was Sunday night, but his lack of defecation may be the result of the possible brumation.
Also, the book advises in the to open the mouth and attempt to make sure the mouth/throat is clear of debris if in respiratory distress. How would I go about doing that?
Recent changes in enclosure: I bought him a new branch last Thursday as well as adding a 100watt ceramic heater to increase temperature, which has resulted in healthier looking stools. The increase in temperature did result in him frequenting his shelter more often, I assume to briefly escape the heat. It was only yesterday that he started spending the whole day in there. During the day I use a 150 Watt Sun Glo day bulb
Also, he does not appear visibly stressed or distressed, i.e. black beard or puffing/hissing at me
Cool side: 80-85 degress F
Hot side: 85-90 at ground level (presumably hotter at higher basking areas)
Update: He has exhibited enthusiasm towards eating when I presented him with his optional greens today. He ate about half of it. Either he had a very short brumation of some kind, or the behaviour can be attributed to something else. I really don't know. The forced exhalation has stopped for the time being, but I still don't know what to make of all this.
Additionally, his last poo was Sunday night, but his lack of defecation may be the result of the possible brumation.
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