Sunday, August 2, 2009

I have a male anole. He has a lump behind his eye and his eye is swelled. What is wrong with him?

His tank is spotless. He eats. He gets enough heat and light.
Answers:
I have heard of this happening with the anoles.
There are many diseases and conditions that can cause the type of eye problems that you are describing. This could be a parasitic problem, bacterial problem, fungal disease, congenital problem, foreign body or environmental issues.
Here is a good link describing this problem and it basically recommends you find a qualified vet.
http://www.animalnetwork.com/reptiles/de.
Therefor please also see the second link
on a host of anole problems and proper care. Make sure you are doing all the right things.
It's hard to say what the problem might be. But reading this info is a good place to start
http://www.kingsnake.com/anolecare/25.ht.
are u sure its not a ear i also had one
I've owned a lot of lizards in my time. You've got an unusual symptom there. Small lizards like anoles can and usually die from strange lumps or things along that nature. They're just too fragile to handle the stress of an illness. I don't really want to sound cruel (it's not my intention) but for the price of an anole you're probably better off to wrap him up, put him in your freezer (the most humane way to mercy kill), and get another healthy one. Only take him to the vet if you love him and he is worth the vet bill.
He might have gotten in infection. Take to vet immediately!
Take him to a vet. ( I mean it QUICKLY!)
I'm sorry for your loss:-(

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