Saturday, May 22, 2010

How do u create a sterile environment for an iguana with cloacal prelapse?

Feed back is needed and appreciated.
Answers:
The principle behind creating a "hospital" cage is to strip the cage down to it's bare essentials. Remove the substrate and any other cage decorations. Leave only one or two climbing branches, just enough to allow him to thermo-regulate. All surfaces should be as smooth and as easily cleaned as possible. It may be easier just to move him to a smaller more manageable space temporarily if his regular enclosure is large. Give the whole enclosure and branches a good wash before you start and remove droppings immediately.
Ian, the ARAV (Association of Reptile and Amphibian Vets) has a list of reptile vets on-line. You may be able to find a compassionate one there that can help you without breaking the bank. Good luck.

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