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Old 23-08-2008, 05:26 AM
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okay so i have an occelated skink and he ate an enormous cricket 4 days ago and he usually eats 5-6 crickets ever 2 days or so, now at first i was thinking its taking longer to digest but he is still pooping everyday, yet the crickets remain in the cage, he is not eating. also near his back legs on his back he has a pink bump on the side, not sure if its shedding or internal injury or what it is ! ? im worried about the little bugger any ideas?
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Old 23-08-2008, 09:10 AM
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Re: Skink Digestive problems?

I don't have a clue, but i'd get him to a vey with reptile knowledge ASAP if i were you. Reptiles are very good at hiding pain or problems, and so for it so show a physical problem and to not be eating, it could be serious. Also, reptiles can seem fine one minute, and completely deteriorate the next..

The only other thing i can suggest is taking some photos of the lumps and ask around some reptile based forums.

Hope it isn't anything serious and he makes a full recovery
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Re: Skink Digestive problems?

see the weird pink bump

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Re: Skink Digestive problems?

I can't see it very clearly, but that definatly looks like something a vet should see. It looks swollen and sore, like its been rubbing.. but if he isn't eating then it is probably something more than that.

100% take him to a vet.
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so i took him to the vets and they said they are unsure but they are keeping him for a while to see what happens, mean while it was strange having no creeper watching me in my room so i decided to get 2 more skinks, and they are just babies ill post some pictures once i find them... yes they bury them selves very good lol, youd think my tank is empty

2 more yellow sided skinks
anybody know how to sex them or do i have to wait until they are older?
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Re: Skink Digestive problems?

mmm.. how is he?
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Re: Skink Digestive problems?

saw him tonight, thought he was sleeping, but was had as a rock Rip Puddles
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