What did it look before, that pic isn’t in focus for small areas
if they get it in a small catch cup, with holes, they can get a swab. Of course, its all about how a keeper is comfortable doing this.
Should I pinch grab her to swab it? I’m not sure the best way to get a better look/capture more clear pictures
That's one way to do it, but you could also get her underneath a catch cup and sneak a q-tip under the rim to brush against her mouth. That's probably what I would try first. If she's lethargic it would probably be pretty simple to do. If she's up against the glass, you could also try taking a closer look with a magnifying glass if you have one. Easier said than done but try to minimize stress if at all possible.
It does look crusty, or insert whatever word here. It gives me uncomfortable goosebumps.
Yes hers usually looks like that here’s a pic of it normally….
Something is going on. Keep an eye on it.
Just tried it looks like she used them to stabilize. I did rehouse her yesterday to give her fresh water, clean the poop off the walls, etc. Now she isn’t by the water bowl now but is pretty low in her enclosure. She’s not on the ground but on the wall only about an inch above the substrate
Atleast, using the pedilpalps is a good sign, for now.
Sorry, this is exactly the look, of an infection with nematodes and bacteria + yeasts.
its what i believe as well. But she doesnt think its worms. I didnt want to push it.
Doesn’t look like nematodes to me .