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Hey! So my turtle (red eared slider) have white stuff around his neck. Is it skin shedding or fungus? I tried to wash him but he won't let me do it. What can i do to remove the white stuff on his neck? He had the white stuff since yesterday.

Thanks for reaching out about Jimmy and including a photo, although the photo does not depict white lesions. White lesions could be shed skin but that usually falls off. White lesions can also be infected tissue from bacterial or fungal infecitons. A veterinary visit can help with an assessment and diagnostic/treatment plan. Check and correct water quality as pristine conditions are required for healing and prevention of further problems. Review diet as vitamin A deficiencies can play a part in secondary infections. Good luck.

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Are essential oils safe for tokay geckos? (He is in a different room than where I plan to have my diffuser.) Thank you. (I also have a dog but have researched what is safe for her and what isn't and how to diffuse in carrier oils and such.)

As long as you use high quality oils and they are heavily diluted, he *should* be fine. That said, there are some EOs that are toxic to reptiles and should not be used. Most "tree oils", such as eucalyptus, are highly toxic and never recommended.

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My 5 month old blue iguana looks bloated but doesn't seem to be in distress or in pain but I'm worried, I woke up and he was just like that and it's been two days and his belly still looks the same, is there anyway you can let me know what's wrong with him?

Thanks for reaching out regarding Redd and including pictures. It does appear as his abdomen is distended. Are there possibilities he ingested something that could be obstructing his intestinal tract? Providing a shallow warm water soak for 5-10 minutes might stimulate defecation. Intestinal parasites or bacterial infections might also cause distention. If Redd continues to eat, you have some time to monitor things, but if he stops eating, becomes painful, or the distention increases, seek a reptile veterinarian sooner than later. Good luck.

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Hi my baby turtle has a black spot on its shell.

You can use a soft bristled toothbrush to gently scrub the area. Maintain clean water and provide a health, balanced diet along with adequate UVB lighting and vitamin supplementation. all these will promote shell and overall health. Monitor for spread, bleeding, lethargy, loss of appetite, softness or pitting. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. If you can provide the species of turtle and an image or two in a new post, we may be able to provide more specific advice.

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My bearded dragon named valcore has a clear or yellow mucus covered poop. I don't know what to do or how to fix this. Please help

Thanks for reaching out about Valcore and including a photo. Mucous covered feces is often a result of intestinal inflammation, possibly due to intestinal infections, inflammation or parasites. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. good luck

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My RED EAR SLider turtle just did vomit today n since then he is very slow what should I do

Thanks for reaching out about Ninja and including photos. Regurgitation can be due to multiple causes: over-eating, metabolic (renal, liver), gastrointestinal obstruction or foreign body, infection, just to list a few. That he is slow, is a possible indication of illness and he should probably see a veterinarian. Made sure isn't too weak as can not get to surface to breath. Good luck.

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I have Indian Flapshell Turtle she doesn't eat anything last 3-4 days.

Check the water temp, ambient temp and basking temp. Low temps can affect appetite in turtles. Maintain pristine water quality and make sure any food offered is small enough for her to eat. Feed her in the water and remove any uneaten food to prevent fouling the water.

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I'm not sure if my bearded dragon has tail rot or if it is just normal pre shedding skin color

Thanks for your question about Yoda. From the photos that you included, the tail appears to be of a normal size. Often with tail rot, the affected part of the tail will shrink somewhat. I would recommend to feel the tail along its length to see if it all feels the same - it should feel like the skin is a bit elastic and the muscle should be a bit squishy. If the skin is hard and the muscle feels dry, then this would be concerning for tail rot and not just a normal shed coloration. I hope that helps to answer your question, and thanks for using Boop by Petco.

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my leopard gecko has a cut on his nose right after shedding. what should I do?

You can use a diluted Betadine or chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) solution to clean the spot once or twice a day. Keep the area free from debris (substrate, food, droppings, etc.). It should heal on its own within a week or so. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite, redness or discharge. If it doesn't show signs of healing within a few days, consider an exam with your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles.

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