Finally figured out my login info, and Hector is having a lot of trouble lately.
so his mouth has been like this for a couple weeks. I’ve tried soaking a bunch and I’ve tried prying open his mouth to take out the substrate, though some people say is mouth rot. I’m not sure if I can go to a vet during this time of COVID so I’m really worried
When I try to pick at it I’m afraid I’m hurting him so I don’t like to do it. The substance really seems stuck in his mouth, but it’s only at the top.
‘he’s also about to shed, and I think it will get worse if I let him shed with this stuff in his mouth. He also won’t eat and he can’t use his tongue.
any advice would be super helpful. His tank is at 75 degrees and it’s pretty humid in there.
Here’s what he looks like, sorry it’s hard to get good pictures, he’s very headshy
The bottom of his mouth also goes to the side very often
(after second soak)

(After first soak)

(Before soaking)