ElliotBeansMom
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Hi, my 5 mo old, Hestia, developed an impaction from mature Phoenix worms. I have a bunch and many were turning black (but still moving) so I pinned them at least twice thinking they would be okay to give her mixed in with less mature ones. I had run out of dubias so she ate these as staple insects for 4 days along with collard greens, green beans and squash. She got super bloated. I stopped the worms and gave her only baby apple sauce and greens for 2 days. She was straining to poo and finally went today. There were the casings of MANY phoenix worms and very little urate which was pink/red. I gave her 2mls slowly of water by syringe after seeing that urate and she has gone back to normal size. Also, this episode is the first time she's ever done a fully extended black beard.
Should I stick with soft baby food for a few days to let her tummy settle down? What should I watch for regarding her kidneys?
Her viv temps are 110 basking and 74 cool side. Her uvb is an Acadia t5 12%
When Hestia was bloated:
The discolored urate:
Hestia less bloated today after letting it all out:
Thanks for reading.
Should I stick with soft baby food for a few days to let her tummy settle down? What should I watch for regarding her kidneys?
Her viv temps are 110 basking and 74 cool side. Her uvb is an Acadia t5 12%
When Hestia was bloated:
