Our blue tongue lizard (16 months old) is presenting with a sore eye. It appears quite red on the upper lid and is "foaming". The eye is covered in lots of little bubbles. The eye is quite watery and he is a bit "gooey" around the lip area. He is also slightly lethargic (sleeping most of today) and has not been eating as much as usual this past week.
His breathing appears normal and he is not bother by us handling him - he is his usual placid self.
Initially I was not too concerned about his lack of eating as our lizard is rather fat and I thought with the weather cooling down a bit maybe he is just slowing down with winter/colder weather approaching.
I have been unable to get him into a vets tonight (Thursday) but have made an appointment for Saturday. I also have several contacts who are experienced in reptiles and have been unable to get them via phone - I'm thinking they are away for Easter.
Wondering if any one has any ideas as to what the problem is or how to best care for him until we see a vet. He is such a sweetheart and I would hate for something to happen to him particular as he is my 10 year olds pet.
Thanks in advance - concerned mum
His breathing appears normal and he is not bother by us handling him - he is his usual placid self.
Initially I was not too concerned about his lack of eating as our lizard is rather fat and I thought with the weather cooling down a bit maybe he is just slowing down with winter/colder weather approaching.
I have been unable to get him into a vets tonight (Thursday) but have made an appointment for Saturday. I also have several contacts who are experienced in reptiles and have been unable to get them via phone - I'm thinking they are away for Easter.
Wondering if any one has any ideas as to what the problem is or how to best care for him until we see a vet. He is such a sweetheart and I would hate for something to happen to him particular as he is my 10 year olds pet.
Thanks in advance - concerned mum