How to perform your own fecal count

[d_virginiana]

I think the biggest issue is identification. Like, it's pretty easy to identify a roundworm, but very difficult to get it down to species without an expert opinion.

[CrazyHedgehog]

Maybe you could ask a Uni if they'd do it for you...or at least tell you how to do one ?

The link has step by step instructions

I think the biggest issue is identification. Like, it's pretty easy to identify a roundworm, but very difficult to get it down to species without an expert opinion.

does it matter? (I don't know) if it is loaded with eggs, its a problem?
when you have a fecal count done do they identify the worm types?
Also the link has images to help with identification of the different types.

[gregmonsta]

does it matter? (I don't know) if it is loaded with eggs, its a problem?
when you have a fecal count done do they identify the worm types?
Also the link has images to help with identification of the different types.

It can for treatment. When my Everglades ratsnake had a worm problem certain treatments would have been ineffective. Some drugs provide a good general cover but won't eradicate certain types of worm.