Here's Mo! We got Mo in September 2002 from a small pet store. She had some kind of infection around her eye, and the owners of the pet store knew that no one wanted to buy a sick dragon and they couldn't afford to take her to the vet. So instead of just watching her waste away, I offered to care for her and take her to the vet. They had nothing to lose so we took her home.

Of all of our dragons, Mo has the most ferocious appetite. Her eye infection progressed and we ended up taking her to three specialists before the cause of the infection was determined. A fungus was to blame. After the vet took a tissue sample and allowed it to grow, it was determined that she has some form of Fusarium Fungus. That type of fungus is normally found in soil, and it is very difficult to treat.

We finally got Mo on some meds in April 2003. The vet chose Ketoconazole (an oral antifungal) which we gave to her every morning for over 6 weeks and Lamisil as a topical treatment. The fungus infection gradually degreased, but to date is still hanging around. Now, Mo has Yellow Fungus growing on her body and under her scales. You can read more about this disease and the treatments available at Reptile Rooms. With the generous help and guidance from a dedicated woman named Cheri Smith in Florida, Mo is getting better everyday. THANK YOU CHERI!!!