Aged dragon, Ill or Old?

Blazethebeardy · Dec 19, 2020

Our dragon is at least 9 years old, he has stopped eating (weeks now) and has been otherwise ok, bathing and drinking, but in the last week he has become ill looking and today started drooling and gaping.
Any ideas?
Lights have been replaced a couple of months ago and I have already increased heat so I’m happy that’s ok.
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AHBD · Dec 19, 2020

Hi there, sorry but it looks like your boy is definitely sick. Nine years is getting up there but since this just came on [ gaping, drooling, blackbeard ] there is a problem. Was his temp. possibly too low before, you mentioned that you raised it. ? Is he coughing at all ? He needs to be seen by an experienced reptile vet, have bloodwork done [ post it here ] and possibly an xray done. Hopefully you can get Blaze someone to help him. BTW, are you in the U.K, your enclosure looks like the ones I've seen that the owners in the U.K use.

Blazethebeardy · Dec 19, 2020

Thanks for the reply, unfortunately it is academic as he passed away a little over an hour ago. He went downhill over the last week so at least didn’t suffer for a prolonged period. His enclosure is indeed British. We are in northern Scotland and adopted him 6 years ago (my kids corrected me) when he was at least 4, so 10+ was a pretty good age, and he was great dragon, super calm and friendly. We shall miss his smiling face.

AHBD · Dec 19, 2020

Aw, I'm truly sorry that he passed. Sounds like you gave him a good life and I'm sure this is a very sad time for you. Please accept my heartfelt condolences , to you and your family.

Blazethebeardy · Dec 19, 2020

Thank you ?

Happier times...

AHBD · Dec 19, 2020

Beautiful picture , doing what beardies love to do [ getting by the keyboard ]

He looks very much like my boy Buddy who is 9 .

Blazethebeardy · Dec 19, 2020

I hope your Buddy has a long and joyful time to go yet, thank you for your kind words today. ?

AHBD · Dec 19, 2020

You're welcome, take care friend. Maybe in the future you'll get another. They can't take the place of a beloved pet but at some point might add another happy creature to the family.

Drache613 · Dec 20, 2020

Hello,

Oh I am so sorry to hear that your boy passed away, & just here during the holidays.
He was a great looking dragon!
So sorry for your loss.

Tracie

Blazethebeardy · Dec 20, 2020

Thank you Tracie,
He had a good, long life and we’ll miss his smile ?

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