caiman disease

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From: GerardenC
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 1986 17:24

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I have a caiman (like a small alligator) and he is getting some white
spots all over his face. he lives in a 30 gallon shallow tank (actually
a skylight turned over and filled with water). when I was transferring him
to this larger tank he was in colder water for a few days. the water temp
is now about 75 degrees. I have a heater and filter in the tank.
he eats mice and fish. I asked the pet store about
the spots and they indicated that it might be ick (sp). I bought some
additives to put in the water to kill ick. He still has the spots and they
dont really seem to spread to the harder areas of skin. Does anyone
know what this problem could be? I have been unable to find many books
on reptile  diseases. He seems happy and eats a lot.
Any info would be helpful.

thanks

chuck gerarden
ihnp4!drutx!druhi!vuser

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Subject: caiman disease
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Date: Mon, 24-Feb-86 12:24:08 EST
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