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diablo238 · Postby **diablo238** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:02 pm

my blue tongue skink is suddenly getting mass lumps of scales and wondering if this is urgent or what i can do to treat it it very sensitive and just touching it can make it bleed im very worried please help

Fatal_S · Postby **Fatal_S** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:06 pm

Bleeding is a big problem. You need a vet visit ASAP! Pictures can help experienced forumers diagnose the problem, but you need a vet right away. Don't do anything to make it bleed more, as an infection could set in.

Hijinks · Postby **Hijinks** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:12 pm

Clean the tank out well, disinfect it, and put in paper towel substrate to help prevent debris from getting in the wounds. Tell your parents to make a vet appointment first thing tomorrow. Hopefully clinics will be open to take your call seeing as it will be New Year's Day.

Fatal_S · Postby **Fatal_S** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:16 pm

For a case where there is bleeding anytime you touch it, I'd even go to a non-herp vet, because at least there's a chance they could help your lizard until it can see a herp vet.

Chase · Postby **Chase** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:32 pm

I'm not sure what mass lumps of scales means?

Postby **Zach** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:45 pm

Yikes....yeah, anything that's bleeding needs immediate attention...get him to a reptile vet.

Pictures help substantially when posting on a forum.

diablo238 · Postby **diablo238** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:01 pm

cant get pictures tonight my sister has it and took the camera with her >_< but first thing tomorrow also vets are closed tomorrow so ill have to wait thanks for the advice tho but is there anything i can do to comfort her or help prevent infection like a antibacterial cream but im gonna line the cage with paper towels thanks again

KyleWeiss · Postby **KyleWeiss** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:20 am

What is the verdict on say, Neosporin or A&D ointment for blueys?

KW

Postby **Zach** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 2:04 am

In my opinion, they don't hurt, but will just make the area gooey which likely will collect substrate. I would keep the area as dry as possible, keep his heat up (100 degree basking side during the day), and just take him to the vet asap. Hard to say if it's an infection, or just a cut...or something really serious without a picture.

Good luck!

Chase · Postby **Chase** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 2:14 am

Mass lumps of scales that bleed when touched? I have no idea what that could be. It sounds like an infection.

Tattoo · Postby **Tattoo** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 4:53 am

Hello Fellow Vermonter,

This site represents the limited list of Herp Vets in our small State:
http://www.herpvetconnection.com/vermont.shtml

I have been to Shelburne Vet Clinic. Seems like Steve would have emergency coverage on holidays. Good luck and please keep us posted.

diablo238 · Postby **diablo238** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:19 pm

Well even tho i said it very important for my sister to come home she didnt but i did line the cage with paper towels and it looks like its starting to heal the lumps got a little smaller and bleeding has stopped (yay!) tho she *ticked like hell at me she loves to burrow and thanks you all for the advice and tatoo thanks for the site for the
clinic very useful i dont believe were out of the woods yet so im am going to still take it a vet to confirm my and your thoughts and im going to torture my sister till she comes back lol thanks again!
Edit
Got a digital camera from my friend

please respond asap

Brigget · Postby **Brigget** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:40 pm

well before those last pics i was thinking could it be mistaken ticks but after those pics i am dumb founded

NomadOfTheHills · Postby **NomadOfTheHills** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:45 pm

Looks like some kind of burn. How close can he get to the basking light?

diablo238 · Postby **diablo238** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:55 pm

the closest she can get is like 2 feet away

NomadOfTheHills · Postby **NomadOfTheHills** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:55 pm

Strange....

Hijinks · Postby **Hijinks** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:14 pm

Could she have squeezed under something heavy and rough in the tank and scraped the skin? :chin:

diablo238 · Postby **diablo238** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:15 pm

nah i dont think so all of it is pretty dull and made for reptiles wood log hiding place big water dish and plants

Leigh · Postby **Leigh** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:14 am

They do look like burns, he hasnt been trying to curl his hair with your sisters tongs,has he? or scrapes from srabbling through something to tight

diablo238 · Postby **diablo238** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:26 am

i might have to question my parents or sister maybe they knocked in the heat lamp or something by mistake and didnt realize that it burned her but if it ends up being a burn is there anything i can do to comfort shes not herself very bitey

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