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Main Menu Home The Forums Photo Gallery Video Forum Tegu Chat (IRC) Helpful Info Messaging Your Account Contact Admin      Of Interest      Earn Revenue Add targetted ads and earn free income!      Tegu Books theTegu.com: Forums  Forum FAQ   Search   Usergroups   Profile   Login  Protruding vent          theTegu.com Forum Index -> Health Issues View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message redtail2426 Valued Member Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 94 Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 10:54 am    Post subject: Protruding vent Hi my little tegu hatchlings vent is protruding just a little bit and has a light pink color to it is this normal should I be concerned I have been keeping my eye on it for the past few days but no change. I feed him crickets, superworms, pinkines, turkey, and fish I have tried to get him to take many various fruits but no luck as of yet. Back to top Swtbrat Respected Member Joined: May 18, 2007 Posts: 489 Location: Pennsylvania Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 12:02 pm    Post subject: He may have a prolaspe. These directions are for a Iguana but work for any lizard as far as I know. http://www.anapsid.org/prolapse.html Brat! _________________ Tegu's are like potato chips,you can't have just one! I now have 4. Back to top redtail2426 Valued Member Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 94 Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:27 pm    Post subject: well I found this thread and this is what my tegus vent looks like only not quite as irritated. http://thetegu.com/postlite3114-protruding.html+vent I think it might be from the superworms I have been feeding him as he is only 60 something grams and the superworms are still good size for him. Back to top Rick Administrator Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 972270 Location: Central Maine Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:14 pm    Post subject: Soak him in some warm water for 10 minutes or so. Use some KY Jelly or Triple Antibiotic as a lubricant applied to the prolapse and gently push the prolapse back in. As long as it doesn't get damaged (dry, ripped, etc) it should be ok, but get it back inside as soon as possible. If you can not do as suggested above you should make a vet appointment immediately. Rick _________________ Sisco Reptiles - Proud Breeder of the Tamest & Most Social Tegus. See www.SiscoReptiles.com Back to top redtail2426 Valued Member Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 94 Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:42 pm    Post subject: Ok I am going to try that tommorow but I am not sure if it will push in as it might just be inflammed. Back to top Rick Administrator Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 972270 Location: Central Maine Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:46 pm    Post subject: The warm water will help with the swelling. Some people recommend soaking in warm sugar water, but I have have luck with just warm water. The lubricant helps lubricate and stop irritation. Rick _________________ Sisco Reptiles - Proud Breeder of the Tamest & Most Social Tegus. See www.SiscoReptiles.com Back to top redtail2426 Valued Member Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 94 Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:00 pm    Post subject: ok yea that should help, but if it dosnt push in at all do you think i should give it some time to see if it heals or make a vet appt. Im no professional but to me it just looks inflammed rather then his insides protruding out. Im also taking the supers out of his diet until hes bigger. Back to top redtail2426 Valued Member Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 94 Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 9:44 am    Post subject: Well I just gave him his 10 minute warm soaking and massaged neosporin onto his bum now I am going to keep a close eye on him to make sure the cypress dosnt stick to him..... Back to top Rick Administrator Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 972270 Location: Central Maine Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 2:09 pm    Post subject: If it hasn't gone back in, I would put the tegu into a sterile tank with damp paper towel as a substrate until you can get a vet appointment made. Rick _________________ Sisco Reptiles - Proud Breeder of the Tamest & Most Social Tegus. See www.SiscoReptiles.com Back to top redtail2426 Valued Member Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 94 Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 2:41 pm    Post subject: It hasnt gone back in but there really isnt anything hanging out to push back in, it is just the vent itself is inflammed, I took a look at it a little while ago and no cypress was sticking to him. I think I am just going to give it a couple days to see if the inflammation goes down. 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