internal parasites?

[Ladydragon]

okay, I was wondering if there is a way to check for internal parasites other than getting a fecal done. can they check via a blood sample?

Reason Im asking is because Goliath still has not eaten, hence no poo to bring to vet, and he's lost some weight.

He is in a 15g long tank, identical hides, temps are 82-83 degrees cool side, 93-95 warm side, humidity 54%. He is in a low traffic area. I have offered him various things to eat, but to no avail. weaned mice, rat pups, grown mice.. I would try F/T, but the local pet stores here only carry pinky mice and that would be like half an appetizer for him.

Thanx.

[joepythons]

Doris i think the fecal is the only way to check for internal parasites .Good luck

[Ladydragon]

shoot.. how can I get a fecal done if he wont eat or poo?! Im getting worried cause he has lost weight.

[joepythons]

shoot.. how can I get a fecal done if he wont eat or poo?! Im getting worried cause he has lost weight.

How big is he? Are you using a scale to monitor his weight or ?

[PythonWallace]

If you bring him in they might be able to do a cloacal wash?

[Ladydragon]

How big is he? Are you using a scale to monitor his weight or ?

not sure of length, but I have a scale for his weight.. so I know he has lost weight

[Ladydragon]

If you bring him in they might be able to do a cloacal wash?

that can be done? didn't know about that.. I'll have to look into that

[mlededee]

yup, take him into the vet and they should be able to do a wash and get enough to make a slide.

[littleindiangirl]

Just curious, how long has he been not eating, and how much weight has he lost?

[Ladydragon]

Just curious, how long has he been not eating, and how much weight has he lost?

its been a month.. and he has lost about 73g. that to me is not good. I haven't seen him drink either... is there something I can do for that?