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Springtails and isos can help to an extent, too.

If you go the mosquito dunks route… You need to allow the dunks to soak in water at least overnight, and then pour the water over the plant, not the dunks. You need to repeat the process I believe several times before it becomes fully effective.

It’s hard to fight off fungus gnats and chameleon enclosures, because they thrive in moist environments. For house plants you can change the potting medium to ensure that it drains well and allows some air pockets, and that the top 2 inches dry out before you re-water. That’s a good practice...

I’m surprised they didnt lance it if they think its infection. Keep us updated over the next two weeks to see if the size reduces. I agree that a compress will be challenging and probably more stressful than anything. Keep him really well hydrated while on the antibiotics. Longer mistings...

This pic looks like a pterodactyl heheh

6 months surprises me for gout to develop… always thought that one took more time to present (but I’m not even close to qualified to make that call). I will say that bloodwork will help determine gout… uric acid in the blood would he elevated (I believe), which can also be indicative of other...

Holy long post, Batman! My boy forgave me, all it took was one silkworm. 🙂. 6.5 years is coming up soon!

I couldn't get in to see the vet for some time. Tonight we had our visit and he was given a thorough vent exam - happy to report that aside from a little scar tissue, he’s been given a clean bill of health (fecal, too)! The vet credited his turn around to the home treatment I provided below...

6 months post op and Donnie had been showing signs of discomfort/illness this weekend (sleeping and hiding). I suspect he may have a residual infection. His vent looks pretty good but I noticed a tiny piece of (??) tissue in the corner that was a bit suspect. It couldvt been hemip shed but it...

Very sad. Cancer is such an unwelcomed thief. She was such a sweet, bright person, and will most certainly be missed.

that was supposed to say "ground dwelling animal" not grown.... if an animal slept on the ground at night when they are most active, I doubt they'd touch it but I also wouldn't be completely surprised if they took a lil taste test. More than likely, they'd just eat the dead skin that didn't...

Powder Orange isos are insane... they are crazy active, crazy fast, and reproduce very quickly. The little buttholes have invaded all my other isopod colonies, and eventually they out-compete the others for food. They are very hungry little guys. I did add some to the enclosures of chameleons...

180g sounds incorrect. My male is the largest of the gang at 198g, and he is at least 30% larger than Clarice. The male panthers are behind him at 190ish.

Depends on age, build, etc. I havent written down Clarice’s weight recently, but she was around 106g at around 15 months old. I’ll try to weigh her tomorrow, she is a hair over 4 years old now…. And still a grouch.

She looks pretty good to me. Vets are only human, sometimes they make mistakes, or issues might be outside of their expertise or experience. Just like human doctors, sometimes you might want a second opinion, and there's nothing wrong with that ... or even a third opinion if you are still on...

I think it depends on the water quality. Good quality tap water (considered healthy for humans) has some naturally occurring minerals that ARE good for people and some plants. Some species of plants and animals (orchids and fish, for example), are really sensitive to minerals, and so tap...

I bet she feels better already! What a good girl!

Curious if they give you any topical antibiotics for the area they lanced, or if they'll just pack it with antibiotics and give her a little stitch.

If I may, I'd suggest moving the feeder run a little so that if she tries to climb around it / between, she isn't squeezing between anything. Is she pacing and climbing the walls like crazy, lately? If so, she might be looking for a mate or egg site. My girls get into some precarious...

Good vibes and good luck to you both. Keep us posted on what the vet says, I'm interested to learn about her issue and their treatment. Its always so helpful to read about other's experiences. Speedy recovery!