parasite treatment

[ciafardo 4]

hey has anyone ever bought wild caught chams from lll reptile i ordered some fischers and flap necks for the price i am assuming they are wild caught wanted to know if they treat for parasites call it high hopes haha the person i talked to wasnt sure ive never bought chams from them before but for the price what the hell

 

[kenya]

hey has anyone ever bought wild caught chams from lll reptile i ordered some fischers and flap necks for the price i am assuming they are wild caught wanted to know if they treat for parasites call it high hopes haha the person i talked to wasnt sure ive never bought chams from them before but for the price what the hell

The flapnecks and Fischers from LLL are farmed so should still be treated for parasites but I bought a pair of Fischers from LLL at the last show I was at and they are very easy going, laidback chams. Not finicky eaters or drinkers- they both start drinking right away and seem very healthy though I haven't done fecals on them yet. They are both great eaters and don't seem to mind being handled when I have to take them out for cleanings and physicals- I would almost say the male is friendly even. I got to hand pick mine from a big cage of them, though, so hopefully you get some nice ones as well.

 

[ciafardo 4]

thanks kenya i have three fischers already and i plan to get them checked i really love these guys and i am looking to breed them thanks again!

 

[jannb]

I would highly recommend a fecal regardless of where you buy your cham from. Jann

 

[kenya]

I would highly recommend a fecal regardless of where you buy your cham from. Jann

Agreed. I said to get a fecal, right? I meant to if I didn't.

 

[jannb]

Agreed. I said to get a fecal, right? I meant to if I didn't.

Yes, you did. I was only giving it a 2nd. because of what happen to me with my guys. Jann

 

[jannb]

I like to use small doses of Panacur or Metronidazole for w/c specimens. Small dosage over a 10 day period will usually eliminate internal parasites. Both can be obtained through Pet-meds or local Vets office fairly inexpensive.

Panacur does not work for the dreaded coccidia; that's why I highly advise a fecal.

 

[FOREVER ENDEAVOR]

Panacur does not work for the dreaded coccidia; that's why I highly advise a fecal.

no it dosent but, id like to try this stuff. i always prefer an organic remedy over those harsh meds anyday....it sounds similar to a product ive used called parazap

http://http://www.chameleonsnorthwest.com/reptaid4.htm

 

[kinyonga]

Panacur and Metronidazole won't work on tape worms, coccidia and a number of other parasites. IMHO a fecal should be done to determine that the appropriate medication is given in the appropriate doses rather than just "shotgunning".