Worms

[Richard41]

I have recently noticed worms in my two baby red foots poop and I am very concerned about it. I ordered some deworming meds from lllreptile the safeguard stuff and will be using that. I see pieces and a few whole worms in the poop but usually the worms are dead or seem dead. I have only seen a couple move and I check their poop now instantly after they poop and still no other movement. Besides the meds I'm not sure what else to do.

 

[ascott]

I have recently noticed worms in my two baby red foots poop and I am very concerned about it. I ordered some deworming meds from lllreptile the safeguard stuff and will be using that. I see pieces and a few whole worms in the poop but usually the worms are dead or seem dead. I have only seen a couple move and I check their poop now instantly after they poop and still no other movement. Besides the meds I'm not sure what else to do.

Round worm? Tape worm? Pin worm? Whip worm?.....which worm species?

 

[Richard41]

Not exactly sure I will post pictures of the next time they both poop if it will help. they are both really active and eating like champs still. They seem to be small thin worms and the only two I saw moving were really small and had black tipped heads. Any ideas?

 

[Richard41]

From what I've looked at and read about I think it may be round worms, but will still post pictures to be sure.

 

[ascott]

Not exactly sure I will post pictures of the next time they both poop if it will help. they are both really active and eating like champs still. They seem to be small thin worms and the only two I saw moving were really small and had black tipped heads. Any ideas?

http://www.sunburyallcreatures.com.au/IntestinalWorms.aspx

http://www.universityvet.com/resource/internal-parasites-reptiles

http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.co...amphibians-proceedings?id=&pageID=1&sk=&date=

 

[Richard41]

I would have to say roundworms thanks for posting those links.

 

[ascott]

I would have to say roundworms thanks for posting those links.

Roundworms are readily treatable...they are also very commonly picked up by affected soil/plants and such....they can be controlled by periodic treatment...also keep in mind this little creepy fact;

http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/roundworms

and

Parasitic roundworms can live on or in humans where they can cause a variety of health problems. Most parasitic roundworm eggs or larvae (immature form) are found in the soil and enter the human body when a person picks them up on the hands and then transfers them to the mouth. The eggs or larvae also can enter the human body directly through the skin.

 

[dmmj]

If they are shedding the worms in their feces, it is probably a bloom. not uncommon, treat at same time, I would quaratine them in sep. enclosures till they stop shedding them.

 

[Richard41]

Thanks for the tips they're very helpful my torts will be getting treated as soon as I get the meds. I appreciate the quick replies!

 

[ascott]

If they are shedding the worms in their feces, it is probably a bloom. not uncommon, treat at same time, I would quaratine them in sep. enclosures till they stop shedding them.

Be sure to wash your hands well before and after handling the torts,...and don't place then in your mouth....)) lol

 

[ascott]

Be sure to wash your hands well before and after handling the torts,...and don't place then in your mouth....)) lol

Or you can wear disposable gloves --this is better when you need to handle more than one tortoise in a routine....

 

[HLogic]

You will also need to change the substrate in the enclosure before reintroducing them in it.