Detroitboa13
03-05-14, 07:34 AM
I recently adopted a male dum. He is only about 4.5 feet right now and seems very inquisitive. I am very happy with my purchase although I have a question.
I have a female that is a full grown adult and the difference between their faces makes me feel as though something isn't right. The new male looks almost like his eyes are sucked into his face almost like his cheeks are swollen. When I first got him he drank from his bowl for literally 2 hours. I then soaked him thinking it was dehydration. Next I did some research and found out that these might be symptoms of mouth rot. I held him down and pried his mouth open with a pencil to inspect it for anything abnormal and found nothing, no swollen tissue, or black growth. The only thing I could find is when I was opening his mouth it was almost like his teeth were stuck to his bottom gum.
Anyone have any ideas? He ate yesterday with no problem and I have since installed a fogger with a hydrostat to ensure his humidity is correct. Thanks.
I have a female that is a full grown adult and the difference between their faces makes me feel as though something isn't right. The new male looks almost like his eyes are sucked into his face almost like his cheeks are swollen. When I first got him he drank from his bowl for literally 2 hours. I then soaked him thinking it was dehydration. Next I did some research and found out that these might be symptoms of mouth rot. I held him down and pried his mouth open with a pencil to inspect it for anything abnormal and found nothing, no swollen tissue, or black growth. The only thing I could find is when I was opening his mouth it was almost like his teeth were stuck to his bottom gum.
Anyone have any ideas? He ate yesterday with no problem and I have since installed a fogger with a hydrostat to ensure his humidity is correct. Thanks.