449: More lumps

449: More lumps

From Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus by Brendan Carmel and Mark Simpson

April 15, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the return of eastern quolls to Victoria and revisits the topic of lumps in lizards and snakes, summarizing their diagnosis, causes, treatment, and prevention.

News: How eastern quolls, once extinct on the mainland, have returned to Victoria Main Topic: Lumps in Lizards and Snakes Way back in March 2021 (episode 182 – ‘One Lump or two?’) we covered lumps in snakes. We return to this topic and also include lizards. As part of our Back to Basics series we summarise the diagnoses, causes, treatment and prevention of lumps in lizards and reptiles. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us – win:win. So click on this link and get shopping. Order now: VetGurus Shop . Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners – give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone’ to the VetGurus – a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It’s easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brendan Carmel, Mark Simpson

Topics covered

  • lumps in reptiles
  • diagnosis of lumps
  • treatment of lumps
  • prevention of lumps
  • eastern quolls
  • lizards
  • snakes

Keywords

  • lumps
  • lizards
  • snakes
  • eastern quolls
  • diagnosis
  • treatment
  • prevention
  • VetGurus

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Organizations: VetGurus

Books & works: episode 182 – ‘One Lump or two?’

Places: Victoria

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