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    Default Re: My new RETF has red spots on her feet

    Quote Originally Posted by helm96 View Post
    I was checking in on my new little girl tonight and noticed some red spots on her feet. Any thoughts, help, comments will be highly appreciated. Thank you so much in advance.

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    Hi Will,
    It looks like an injury ? ( trauma) ; especially since it is bilateral( both sides) like that.
    If she were mine - this is is what I would think about:
    Do you know if she took a giant leap to or from something?
    Is there something in the viv that is rough that she sits or sleeps on?
    Could she have slept in an area that got too dry? causing her feet to stick to the glass when she moved.
    How do you heat the tank. Where ever the heat source is----place your wrist on the area - if possible, from the inside of the viv to make sure it is not too hot.

    The retiti wound is a great idea if the skin is broken.
    At best keep a very close eye on it.
    You might consider some exta soaks?
    Set up a shallow container with a lid ( w/ air holes) right in her viv VERY slightly warmed water.

    Make sure you keep the glass and soaking dishes as clean as possible. Schrub- friction removes germs.

    Do a search --- I'm sure there is a FF "first aid" thread.

    A while ago, ( I rescued a red eyed) I used a used weak Camomile tea brewed in distilled water.
    When it is cooled you can drip it on her feet or drop from a clean eye dropper.
    Drop a couple of drops on the area.
    It can be used twice a day.
    Plus you can sneak it on her when she is sleeping.
    My guys would not wake up during a treatment like this.
    It might be better than grabbing her ( so stressful) to make her soak?

    If the skin breaks down she mwill need a topical antibiotic. I have not read the ingredients in the repti wound ? vs neosporin ( WITH OUT PAIN RELIEVER !!)
    BUT-- the neosporin is greasy/creamy. This may not be a good idea for back feet, as she may rub her face during shed. I think all depends whether or not the skin is broken.
    The Camomile tea will not hurt her. Naturally, you want to keep additional stress to a minimum.

    here is the info from the retiai which does NOT include any antibiotic.
    ingredients:

    jojoba oil
    8-quinolinol
    ti (tea) tree oil

    Use as a topical antiseptic to help heal cuts, burns and abrasions on reptiles.
    Can also be used to help heal topical infections on toads.
    Directions:
    Shake before using.
    For cuts, burns and abrasions: Apply several drops of Repti Wound Healing Aid to a cotton swab (included) or to a cotton ball. Gently rub on affected area. Use twice daily until you notice an improvement. If there is no improvement after one week, consult a reptile veterinarian.


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