bulge behind eye?

[little98dime]

A friend of mine has a cute little murphy patty female and im trying to help him figure this out.... any ideas what it is? Almost looks like a cyst.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

That little girl needs a vet. I've never taken anything to St Johns on US 1 here in town, but Dr. Quelch does treat some herps. Some up in Jax too that are on our herp advisory board.

 

[geckogirl3]

something like this happened to a gecko of mine's leg. he bit it and shoved some pus out. :sick2: it was GROSS!!!

 

[fl_orchidslave]

something like this happened to a gecko of mine's leg. he bit it and shoved some pus out. :sick2: it was GROSS!!!

There's a huge difference between a spot on the leg and and an area next to the eyeball. No comparison.

 

[little98dime]

I agree totally she should be taken to a vet. I was hoping someone could shed some light to what it might be so we have a better idea what is going on.

 

[little98dime]

Well, she is now in my care and the bulge has been taken care of. My friend told me to "take her. She's got a far better chance in your care than here. I wont charge you for her, so if you can help her, you can keep her."

He owns a local pet store and just didnt know where to take her, so I stepped in. It turned out to be basically a really big zit....or the herp equivalent. She's in a sterile tub in my rack now and i'll be treating the wound with betadine and saline 2-3 times daily until I see marked improvement. Another positive note, she shed. I'll post pics once she has a night or two to calm down. Also, she has earned a name... Blinky.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

Glad to hear she's doing better! I wonder if it was a piece of sand that got in an open wound and became infected. Was she at Danny's place?

 

[little98dime]

Yeah. Danny is really great and really cares for his animals. He's still learning alot about herps though. I'm trying to help with that. haha. awesome guy though. I really prefer dealing with him over certain chain stores which i think everyone already knows about.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

Yes, they're a nice family, very pleasant to talk with. I stopped in today to get some crickets but he was tied up with some fish customers so I didn't get to speak with him. I don't go in very often since we do so many shows and I pick up supplies while there. Good for you for taking the sick gecko into your care! I would about bet there was an injury, from a feeder or the other gecko, and sand got in it.

 

[little98dime]

Are you going to be at daytona this year?

 

[fl_orchidslave]

Yes but not vending. We'll be working for USARK on Saturday.

 

[little98dime]

awesome. hope to run into you while i'm there.