Enigma's tail shrinking rapidly, not eating enough

[Sol]

I'm pretty sure he has worms, but I don't have any idea how to treat that!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I don't have much money right now, so a vet is out of the question.

 

[Sunrise Reptile]

Depending on the type of "tail shaking", I can think of two reasons. Either it senses a female is close by (this is more of a rattle than a shake), or it's agitated and wants to be left alone. I can't think of any other reason. :main_no:

 

[herpencounter]

Depending on the type of "tail shaking", I can think of two reasons. Either it senses a female is close by (this is more of a rattle than a shake), or it's agitated and wants to be left alone. I can't think of any other reason. :main_no:

Shrink not shake.

 

[Sol]

Depending on the type of "tail shaking", I can think of two reasons. Either it senses a female is close by (this is more of a rattle than a shake), or it's agitated and wants to be left alone. I can't think of any other reason. :main_no:

I know that.:main_rolleyes: LOL!:main_laugh: Like Herpencounter said, it's shrinking, not shaking.

 

[GeckoNub]

I dont know how to treat worms other than a vet

I know its too late now and i sound like a preacher but u shouldnt really get a pet if you cant afford vet bills

I can see from your profile thingy you're only young so maybe you could try doing extra chores or something for some cash Maybe see if you can get a job delivering newspapers or mowing lawns

 

[Sol]

I have eight, and I'm 14 my family doesn't have much money right now. It's not that I can't pay it, it's just that I'd rather not spend ALL my money, so I can feed them!

 

[Allee Toler]

Get Panacur.

I don't know much about it, except a friend (who works at an exotics vet and keeps leos) uses it to de-worm her reptiles.

I don't know how much to use, I'll be getting some in the next 24-hours. So when I figure out the dose (with my friend's help) I'll post.

I do know that you give a little, once a week, for 4 weeks.

You can also google it, and look around.

 

[snared99]

Just to give alittle insight in the vet world IT IS against the law to tell someone to give a drug and a dose for a reptile/mammal/bird. Only vets can prescribe and dose a animal, so i dont know if I would be posting on a public forum this info(hint hint). Im a CVT in a Zoo and worked in a exotics clinic and this is one thing that will get you in trouble quick.

 

[JordanAng420]

Not only is it illegal, but you're not even positive that the animal has worms...the only way intestinal parasites can be diagnosed is with a microscope and a trained eye.