caiman catching the flu

[mania]

Hi all

I bought a hatchling male spectacled caiman about 2 years ago. Well this past week I have had the flu and spent most day in bed sneezing my head off. I keep my little guy in my room and noticed he sneezed about 4 times in 15min. Now I just want to know could he have caught the flu from me? Also what can I treat him with if it carries on?

Cheers

[Bushviper]

Flu that affects humans will not transfer to a reptile like a Caiman. They can get respiratory infections but usually just an increase in temperature should sort it out. Increase his water temperature and his basking spot by about 3 of 4 degrees for 21 days and that should sort it out.

[mania]

Perfect thanks a lot Arno. Will do that this evening when I get home.

Thanks
Wayne

[boaboy]

Hi Wayne,

Can you please post a pic of your guy and enclosure? What are your water and basking temps at?
At two years old how big is he? They are such awesome little guys!

Regards,
James