Max713
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I've noticed this for a while now, but it just really stuck out tonight. Kimo's lower jaw, especially on his left side, almost seems swollen, or puffy.
I don't really have anything to judge by, but after looking at some old pics, I can definitely say it looks different. Anybody have any idea as to what may be going on with him?
He's eating fine, acting normal, very alert, actually more active than normal! These pics were taken tonight at 10:00 PST, hes been up and about since I got home at 8, I imagine he had been up and about earlier in the day too, I've never seen him up past 7 before...
I was concerned, so I tried hand feeding him, in my hands (held him in one hand, offered him food with my fingers on the other hand). He took the food no problem, only got small glimpses of the inside of his mouth, but nothing looked wrong, good healthy pink color, etc, just looks swollen.
*Only did this to try to get a good look in his mouth*
He was such a good boy, he let me poke, prod and squeeze his mouth, without that much resistance. He wouldn't open it for me, but it did feel a bit soft, for a lizard mouth anyways. He didn't seem to have any kind of "pain" reaction, but that isn't really a good judge.
Also seems that he may be opening his mouth farther than normal to flick his tongue, but that I'm not very sure of.
If anyone has any ideas, PLEASE share. I love my little guy, I couldn't bare for anything to happen to him!
Am I just being a worried parent, or does something look wrong here?
I fear there aren't any good reptile vets in the area, but I think I'll start a search tomorrow. Keep in mind, I'm a broke college student, but I will do whatever is needed to insure his health, that's what emergency credit cards are for...
Thanks in advance everyone!
Here are a whole bunch of pics:
Just after "flicking:
Just before a flick, I think
Just after a flick
And a pic from yesterday afternoon, although not a good one.
I don't really have anything to judge by, but after looking at some old pics, I can definitely say it looks different. Anybody have any idea as to what may be going on with him?
He's eating fine, acting normal, very alert, actually more active than normal! These pics were taken tonight at 10:00 PST, hes been up and about since I got home at 8, I imagine he had been up and about earlier in the day too, I've never seen him up past 7 before...
I was concerned, so I tried hand feeding him, in my hands (held him in one hand, offered him food with my fingers on the other hand). He took the food no problem, only got small glimpses of the inside of his mouth, but nothing looked wrong, good healthy pink color, etc, just looks swollen.
*Only did this to try to get a good look in his mouth*
He was such a good boy, he let me poke, prod and squeeze his mouth, without that much resistance. He wouldn't open it for me, but it did feel a bit soft, for a lizard mouth anyways. He didn't seem to have any kind of "pain" reaction, but that isn't really a good judge.
Also seems that he may be opening his mouth farther than normal to flick his tongue, but that I'm not very sure of.
If anyone has any ideas, PLEASE share. I love my little guy, I couldn't bare for anything to happen to him!
Am I just being a worried parent, or does something look wrong here?
I fear there aren't any good reptile vets in the area, but I think I'll start a search tomorrow. Keep in mind, I'm a broke college student, but I will do whatever is needed to insure his health, that's what emergency credit cards are for...
Thanks in advance everyone!
Here are a whole bunch of pics:
Just after "flicking:
Just before a flick, I think
Just after a flick
And a pic from yesterday afternoon, although not a good one.