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08-22-2004, 01:09 AM

Depends on the species you have. Many researchers and vets are stating that unless the reptile is showing signs of illness or distress not to treat them because a fecal shows some parasites or worms. They recommend good cleaning and diet and rechecks to see if they in fact do not decrease left on their own.

Reptiles do not care for their young, most do not anyway, and they have to build their own immune system over time since they can not get it from their parents. The only way they can do that is by being exposed to something and letting their system develop to deal with the problem. An otherwise healthy reptile can do that given the time and support with good diet and cleanliness like you are doing.

Coccidia and some worms are considered to be a part of the natural gut fauna of reptiles and by treating them we are actually causing the animals more problems and their ability to deal with things later on. And of course meds do not only effect the bad parasites, it also destroys many healthy bacteria that are needed by the animal for digestion and this can start a cycle of on going problems.

Univ of Bristol and Iowa are conducting studies and their theory is that pinworms actually prevent the development of other diseases such are diabetes and gut syndrome problems

NOTE: anytime a reptile is showing signs of illness or his health is compromised, they should be treated by a professional.

08-22-2004, 01:09 AM	#5
CheriS	Depends on the species you have. Many researchers and vets are stating that unless the reptile is showing signs of illness or distress not to treat them because a fecal shows some parasites or worms. They recommend good cleaning and diet and rechecks to see if they in fact do not decrease left on their own. Reptiles do not care for their young, most do not anyway, and they have to build their own immune system over time since they can not get it from their parents. The only way they can do that is by being exposed to something and letting their system develop to deal with the problem. An otherwise healthy reptile can do that given the time and support with good diet and cleanliness like you are doing. Coccidia and some worms are considered to be a part of the natural gut fauna of reptiles and by treating them we are actually causing the animals more problems and their ability to deal with things later on. And of course meds do not only effect the bad parasites, it also destroys many healthy bacteria that are needed by the animal for digestion and this can start a cycle of on going problems. Univ of Bristol and Iowa are conducting studies and their theory is that pinworms actually prevent the development of other diseases such are diabetes and gut syndrome problems NOTE: anytime a reptile is showing signs of illness or his health is compromised, they should be treated by a professional.