Is this normal

shawn_melanson · Apr 17, 2014

I bought this guy last night and he has these funky looking eyes I was just curious if it's normal to have there bumps he has them on both sides and he seems to be in good health

NHenn · Apr 17, 2014

Unless they are there because he is cleaning his eyes and they go away right after, no that is not normal. As for what could be causing both, I don't know for sure. Someone else might be able to pinpoint the cause better than I can.

shawn_melanson · Apr 17, 2014

NHenn said:
Unless they are there because he is cleaning his eyes and they go away right after, no that is not normal. As for what could be causing both, I don't know for sure. Someone else might be able to pinpoint the cause better than I can.

Dang well hopefully someone can chime in with a answer to why it's happening

Lpsouth1978 · Apr 17, 2014

I would suggest taking him in to see a reptile vet. When my veiled had similar bumps developing it turned out to be a Respiratory Infection. If that is the case it is easily treated and with good husbandry will not return once treated.

carol5208 · Apr 17, 2014

No that would not be normal. I have seen these numerous times on here, and it usually has to do with their sinuses. The Veilds seem to be more prone to this and usually they develop a bump on the bridge of their nose and then the eyes bubble out like that. If it does not go away, I would take him to a vet for sure. The other member mentioned it being the start of a respiratory infection; I have never seen this as being a symptom of a RI. A sinus infection yes, but not a respiratory infection. Not saying this is wrong, just that I have never seen it on here.

shawn_melanson · Apr 17, 2014

Is there anything I can do till I can get him to a vet?

shawn_melanson · Apr 17, 2014

I called the vet they told me to try giving her vit A can I just use vitamin A for the pharmacy?

Carlton · Apr 18, 2014

carol5208 said:
No that would not be normal. I have seen these numerous times on here, and it usually has to do with their sinuses. The Veilds seem to be more prone to this and usually they develop a bump on the bridge of their nose and then the eyes bubble out like that. If it does not go away, I would take him to a vet for sure. The other member mentioned it being the start of a respiratory infection; I have never seen this as being a symptom of a RI. A sinus infection yes, but not a respiratory infection. Not saying this is wrong, just that I have never seen it on here.

I think technically an Upper Respiratory Infection is like a headcold...blocked nasal passages that can end up causing a secondary sinus infection, at least in a mammal. But, there are probably sinus infections that are not secondary to a cold too. Maybe this is too far down in the weeds though.

shawn_melanson · Apr 19, 2014

Carlton said:
I think technically an Upper Respiratory Infection is like a headcold...blocked nasal passages that can end up causing a secondary sinus infection, at least in a mammal. But, there are probably sinus infections that are not secondary to a cold too. Maybe this is too far down in the weeds though.

Yeah the vet said blocked nasal passages was probably the problem witch is caused but not enough vitamin A so she said try supplimnrting and if that doesn't work hel'l need antibiotics

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