Fires are coming closer

So I live in San Diego and I'm worrying a lot about the fires that are going on right now... I'm currently all packed and ready to go (almost) but I need to know what I can and can't pack. We have 3 cars (prius a small hondai and a mini van) for 5 people and 11 animals. (4 dogs, 4 cats, a tarantula, a hedgehog, and of course my beardie trex) I can't take his 75 gallon (trust me, I tried to ask multiple times) and the only other tanks we have are a 2 gallon and a 10 gallon... I'm wondering if it's ok to keep him in that 10 gallon tank for periods at a time. I'm definitely going to take his lights (I'd go insane if I lost them in the fire!!) and his small patch of astroturf, and his flowers (he loves to sleep on them) I have plenty of room in my suitcase if I need to bring anything else. Help?

I also forgot to say that he is bloated and I don't know why... What should I do??

sorry that I'm bumping this... I'm just really worried about the safety of my family and animals.

I hope you all remain safe! You may not need a big heavy tank as a temporary housing. You can use a large plastic bin (which can be used to carry other stuff) and hang lighting above it. In southern CA you can use natural sunlight to substitute the lamps if need be too. For travel I have a collapsable childs playpen that works really well because it's compact when folded but opens up into a really nice size.

I'm not sure about the bloating. Is he about to shed? They puff out a lot to help loosen skin for a shed sometimes.

CooperDragon":1rzryvbu said:

I hope you all remain safe! You may not need a big heavy tank as a temporary housing. You can use a large plastic bin (which can be used to carry other stuff) and hang lighting above it. In southern CA you can use natural sunlight to substitute the lamps if need be too. For travel I have a collapsable childs playpen that works really well because it's compact when folded but opens up into a really nice size.

I'm not sure about the bloating. Is he about to shed? They puff out a lot to help loosen skin for a shed sometimes.

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The tub sounds like a really good idea!, and I have a collapsable mesh dog playpin. He's had a body full of dead skin on him for 2 and half weeks now, but yesterday he was (excuse me haha) "farting" A LOT! Do beadie's usually fart for more than 15 seconds? I'm probably counting it wrong but it was definitely more than 10 seconds!

I haven't seen that but I'd imagine it could happen. They fart when they poop from time to time. Excessive gas buildup could be a dietary issue or a digestion problem that I would look into if it continues for more than a few days though.

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I haven't seen that but I'd imagine it could happen. They fart when they poop from time to time. Excessive gas buildup could be a dietary issue or a digestion problem that I would look into if it continues for more than a few days though.

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He's done it more than once, and yesterday he pooped twice then he "pooped" a third time but it was literally all water... He barely drinks his water and I'm starting to get worried...

I would offer some water by dripping on his nose so he can replenish what he's losing if he wants. If the watery poops keep up, it would be a good idea to bring a sample to the vet (ideally have a fresh sample provided at the vet so you can look for flagellates as well). If there is a parasitic infection it can be treated.