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Imported reptiles of every kind carry a higher parasite load than typical since they are shipped over with other many other individuals in a crate, so there is a higher potential for parasites due to opportunity(feces) and stress levels of imports. The practice of shot gunning imports with panacur can reduce the infestation but I often wonder if the treatment kills any other beneficial fauna in the intestine. It is known to be very safe but only treats a few parasites that have direct lifestyles and doesn't kill adult tapeworms. The other side of it is there are 2 or 3 other treatments that could be necessary, so it may be a good idea to have a fecal float done. To my knowledge it is not a common practice of wholesalers to treat internal parasites.
Matt Schubarth
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