Poop Stuck to Vent

[nickburrafato]

I have 2 year old leo that has a lot of poop stuck to his vent. It is rock hard and I soak him a lot but it won't soften and come off. I am afraid to pull it and hurt him..

Any ideas?

thanks

 

[fl_orchidslave]

Some lubricant might help, like mineral oil or olive oil or vaseline.

 

[JordanAng420]

just soak him in some warm water...the poop should come off easily after about 10 to 15 minutes.

 

[nickburrafato]

I have soaked him for 30 min at a time and it doesn't come off. Hard as a rock and on both sides of his vent. I will try some oil and see if it helps.

thanks

 

[TripleALeos]

Are you sure its poop and not a prolapse? You said it was a "him" right?? There's no reason why, if it is poop, it shouldn't come off with a 30 minute soaking.. Can you post some pics of it?

 

[im faster]

Post some pics

 

[GeckoGathering]

p00p or pro?

Are you sure its poop and not a prolapse? You said it was a "him" right?? There's no reason why, if it is poop, it shouldn't come off with a 30 minute soaking.. Can you post some pics of it?

Think you will find out this is most
likely the problem.
Probably shed layers over a prolapse.
I've been there.
Take care. HJ
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[fl_orchidslave]

It sure could be a prolapse and not poop. We can tell if you post clear photos of the vent. Do you keep him on sand?

 

[nickburrafato]

Don't use sand. I will post pics later.

thanks

 

[nickburrafato]

How do you post a picture?

 

[nickburrafato]

Here is the pic. His testicles are also very large.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

I see what you mean about it looking like poop. Poor guy I've never seen a prolapse that looked like that but someone else may have. If it is a prolapse, the dead skin has to come off without further injury. I don't know if it can be done non-surgically. My own prolapse experience is very limited but others here can tell you more. I would still give him a couple warm soaks for 30 min daily at least to ease discomfort until this matter can be resolved. He likely will need to see a qualified herp vet. I see you are in FL- if you can get to the Tampa Repticon this weekend, Dr. Alfonso will be at the show and can take a look at him.

 

[nickburrafato]

Here is the pic. He also has very large testicles.

 

[im faster]

That looks awful

 

[TripleALeos]

I would get him to a vet as soon as possible. That looks like a bad prolapse with possibly some infection due to the amount of swelling.. Best bet is to get him to a herp vet ASAP...

 

[nickburrafato]

What is a prolapse?

 

[ElapidSVT]

that looks pretty bad. if those are his hemipenes they will need to be removed. the animal definitely needs veternary care.

good luck.

btw, a prolapse is when a structure that is usually inside an animal ends up on the outside, e.g. hemipenes or cloaca

 

[nickburrafato]

Its been like that for months or more. I thought it was just poop and would eventually fall off. He is very healthy, eating well and weighs 80 grams.

I am going to soak him a bunch for the next few days and if it doesn't get any better, I will take him to the vet.

thanks for all your help

 

[herf]

Well the swelling in the testicles is a good indication of an infection.So soaking him for any period of time is just a waist of you're and his time..Please make a vet appointment A.S.A.P....poor little guy!! If you had this problem and your testicles swelled up like oranges,I bet the last thing you would think of was soaking in the tub

 

[fl_orchidslave]

Some vets are open on Saturdays. Be sure you get a reptile vet, dog and cat vets won't do anything but send you away with a bag of stuff you may or may not need, and a huge bill. Ask for referrals in your area. Or call Dr. Alfonso in Orlando at Kirkman Area Vet Clinic.