Driftwood?

Posted by JohnT on July 15, 2001 at 14:05:32:

In Reply to: Very sick iguana posted by Beverly on July 15, 2001 at 13:48:54:

Beverly, in my opinion, you should get the driftwood out immediately. Driftwood is usually saturated with salt and salt compounds, and iguanas lick everything they touch or climb on. There is a good probability that this is the problem. You should get him to a vet immediately, and be sure you mention to the the vet about the driftwood. In the meantime, I would try to get as much water into him as possible. I suspect he's dehydrated. If he will eat, saturate the food with water before serving. If he won't, trickle a little in his mouth with a plastic syringe.

Keep him warm, and good luck!

JohnT

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: Beverly, in my opinion, you should get the driftwood out immediately. Driftwood is usually saturated with salt and salt compounds, and iguanas lick everything they touch or climb on. There is a good probability that this is the problem. You should get him to a vet immediately, and be sure you mention to the the vet about the driftwood. In the meantime, I would try to get as much water into him as possible. I suspect he's dehydrated. If he will eat, saturate the food with water before serving. If he won't, trickle a little in his mouth with a plastic syringe. : Keep him warm, and good luck! : JohnT

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