Worried about Ma-tsu

[Shelby]

Wow weird that tapeworms made a cyst-like thing like that. I guess an oral dewormer wouldn't work in that case then, huh?

[MelissaFlipski]

Wow. I have no idea about the shots. Can you ask more herp vets' opinions? Or find an expert via the internet? Good luck!

[MedusasOwl]

Yeah, no oral dewormer. They decided to do the shot, and that would take care of even the ones we can't find. She has an appointment next Tuesday. Thoughts and prayers for my special girl are most appreciated!



On top of this... Daphne needs dental work. FUN! Urgh. They're so worth it though. Every one of the little monsters.

[Laooda]

Keeping my fingers crossed for her!

I'm sure she'll be just fine!

[Schlyne]

Wow. I have no idea about the shots. Can you ask more herp vets' opinions? Or find an expert via the internet? Good luck!

Good luck, and maybe post on multiple forums? I remember reading a post about someone's GTP on a different forum that had to have surgery to remove parasite lumps like this. I don't recall what else was done to treat it, or what the worms ended up being.

[kc261]

Good luck, and maybe post on multiple forums? I remember reading a post about someone's GTP on a different forum that had to have surgery to remove parasite lumps like this. I don't recall what else was done to treat it, or what the worms ended up being.

Posting on multiple forums is a good idea. You may or may not get any information that will be useful to you at this point, as it sounds like you have the problem identified and under control now. However sharing the information may end up being very useful to someone else who encounters the same or similar situation.

Sheree, were you able to determine if Neptune has any of the worms? Are you going to give him a shot too? I'm sure Ma-tsu will be happier once all the nasties are gone!

[MedusasOwl]

Neptune appears to be clean, but I want to take him in and have the vet help me check. Thanks guys! I'm always intimidated by posting on Fauna, but I'll ask a few of my LJ comms too.

[MelissaFlipski]

Good luck with your research and her shot, if she gets it. Keep us posted. She'll be in our thoughts, as well as you!

[MedusasOwl]

I asked on the snake LJ comm, and feel very reassured. I adore and trust my vet, just this is such alien territory you know? I needed the extra info/coddling. I feel good about Tuesday. Thanks again you guys! Ma-tsu will be good as new in no time.

[frankykeno]

Sheree, I did some googling for you on tapeworm cysts. Apparently this is the larval stage of the tapeworm that forms these cysts. This is how I saw them described at one site..."cysts are an oblong, semi-clear, fluid-filled sac with a white spot ‘head’ at one end".

http://home.austarnet.com.au/wormman/wltape.htm

Google "tapeworm cysts" hon, there's a ton of sites out there with all sorts of information including things like frogs can pass these eggs to snakes, as well as deer mice and so forth. Very interesting stuff (loads of PDF's).