Last week I noticed a small bump on the side of her snout. It was a day or two after she devoured some crickets so I suspect she may have gotten scratched or bitten while eating, though that's just a guess on my end.
Over the weekend all of a sudden the entire side of her mouth has swollen up, as well as another lump on her neck (I suspect that's where her lymph nodes are though I haven't researched it yet). I'm not sure she can open her mouth at this point, I haven't seen her lick her eyeballs all weekend. I'm doing my best to try and find the balance between not stressing her out too much and letting her rest, and giving her a few saunas a day to try and keep her hydrated...
Soonest I could get her in with the exotics vet is tomorrow afternoon, but we've got an appt for 3:30. *sigh* I was hoping I could get her in today, but the exotics vet only works 3 days a week.
Anyways, I'd appreciate ya'lls positive thoughts and prayers that my pretty little girl pulls through this OK. I'm kicking myself now for not taking her in as soon as I saw that little lump... next time I'll definitely call and snag the next available appointment to be on the safe side.
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