Mouth rot

[tony97]

I’m pretty sure my guy has mouth rot. Any recommended treatments and should I go see a specialist?

 

[MissSkittles]

Getting him to a decent vet asap is the best course of treatment. He will be needing antibiotics.

 

[tony97]

Getting him to a decent vet asap is the best course of treatment. He will be needing antibiotics.

Thank you! He won’t be able to be seen until next week, is there any treatments I can do now to prevent the spread of the rot?

 

[MissSkittles]

Try to get some softer feeders, like silkworms or even (not overly large) crickets to avoid irritation to his mouth. Sometimes the crunchier feeders or those with spiky legs are the cause of stomatitis…or those which bite back, like superworms and hornworms.
Making sure he’s well hydrated and making sure all of his husbandry is correct will help him to stay strong and heal. Make sure your temps and humidity are correct, if your UVB is near or older than a year, time to replace the bulb, look at the expiration dates of your supplements and ensure that his enclosure is clean and maintained well.

 

[tony97]

Try to get some softer feeders, like silkworms or even (not overly large) crickets to avoid irritation to his mouth. Sometimes the crunchier feeders or those with spiky legs are the cause of stomatitis…or those which bite back, like superworms and hornworms.
Making sure he’s well hydrated and making sure all of his husbandry is correct will help him to stay strong and heal. Make sure your temps and humidity are correct, if your UVB is near or older than a year, time to replace the bulb, look at the expiration dates of your supplements and ensure that his enclosure is clean and maintained well.

Thank you so much, this was very helpful!