Woodinville
New Member
I noticed that my male pygmy brev has a fresh wound on one of his eye turrets (sp). It's just a tiny scratch, but it looks raw. Any suggestions as to what I could or should do to help this heal?
Small Eye Wound
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Woodinville
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Is Polysporin available at a drug store, or do I get it at a herp supply? It sounds similar to Neosporin, and I have some of that. I don't want to do anything that would further complicate his little problem though. Thanks for your input 
jannb
Chameleon Enthusiast
Is Polysporin available at a drug store, or do I get it at a herp supply? It sounds similar to Neosporin, and I have some of that. I don't want to do anything that would further complicate his little problem though. Thanks for your input
Yes, Polysporin is available over the counter and I believe it's different than Neosporin.
Carlton
Chameleon Enthusiast
I've read in the past that Polysporin is a bit more compatible with herp skin than Neosporin. I don't know how significant this is especially for a small injury. Because it's an eyelid I would be very cautious and try to get the Polysporin just in case the other stuff might cause a reaction or some secondary irritation. Polysporin is readily available at grocery stores, drug stores etc.
Brad Ramsey
Retired Moderator
I got your pm, but will respond here.
I would leave it alone for a bit.
Chances are it will heal itself just fine.
You may need to start working on your next pygmy enclosure in case you need to separate those two males.
-Brad
I would leave it alone for a bit.
Chances are it will heal itself just fine.
You may need to start working on your next pygmy enclosure in case you need to separate those two males.
-Brad
Woodinville
New Member
Ok, I think I've found the culprit. I had 3 of the smallest species of Neoregelia Bromelaids growing in the terrarium. They have tiny serrated edges on their leaves that are quite sharp. today I woke up, and one of my females has the same type of wound on her eye, and a small scratch on her head. I think the pygs are slowly dragging themselves past those sharp leaves. I removed those 3 broms, needless to say. Meanwhile the males eye seems better today.
Woodinville
New Member
Now that I've removed the "sharp leafed" Broms, the pygs are all healed. I'm pretty sure they were the culprits.
