18 days ago I adopted an 8 yo female beardie
I had her vetted and other than being “chubby” she is healthy
The day we brought her home she pooped but hasn’t since
She doesn’t eat much for her greens. Picks here and there and I’ve tried it all squash, red pepper, kale, mustard greens.
I gave her a bath for an hour yesterday and 30 min today.
Yesterday I gave her a little banana and applesauce.
Today applesauce again.
Since then she has only one day eaten 10 super worms.
Her basking side is between 90-100 and humidity around 50
Cool side is 80 and humidity around 55
She had 100 watt basking bulb and 2- 13 watt UVB/UVA bulb
What else can I do? She’s older and before I spend another $300 for a vet visit l, bloodwork, etc I’m hoping someone can help.
Please get rid of the 13 watt bulbs--- they are No good- please invest in a long tube fixture like a Zoo Med or sunblaster or Arcadia w/ a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 or Arcadia 12% bulb--- please do this ASAP--- those coils cause all kinds of health problems they are inadequate- when you get the new uvb-- please post back on here so we can get you set up w/ proper placement
Please get rid of the 13 watt bulbs--- they are No good- please invest in a long tube fixture like a Zoo Med or sunblaster or Arcadia w/ a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 or Arcadia 12% bulb--- please do this ASAP--- those coils cause all kinds of health problems they are inadequate- when you get the new uvb-- please post back on here so we can get you set up w/ proper placement
Do you have pictures of your girl?
As suggested, you will need to replace the UVB compact/coil bulb to a long fluorescent tube
bulb instead. The T5 bulbs mentioned are very good & last a good amount of time.
She may be having some calcium issues due to poor calcium absorption from not having
adequate UVB exposure.
Can she walk & climb normally?
Do you have pictures of your girl?
As suggested, you will need to replace the UVB compact/coil bulb to a long fluorescent tube
bulb instead. The T5 bulbs mentioned are very good & last a good amount of time.
She may be having some calcium issues due to poor calcium absorption from not having
adequate UVB exposure.
Can she walk & climb normally?
Yes. She can walk and climb. She gets on and off her log and her cave she climbs to the the top. She is not very active but that is her personality. The vet did x rays and said her bones are good. We also brush her protein with calcium. I am going to the store today to her a new bulb. She is not dehydrated either. I checked her skin and the the eye test (you push lightly on a little area behind to see if her eye bulges a bit).
Hi there, it's not uncommon for adult dragons to not poo for a long period, especially taking in to account the stress from a move . Anyway, it's not a medical issue needing a vet, my own dragons have done this very same thing over the years. She will eventually go ! No need for a stressful, long bath either. Just a quick warm 10 minute soak 1-2 times a week at most. You can also get baby food squash + sweet potato, it's nutritious and is a natural laxative. Aside from that, just be patient and she will work it out .
How is your dragon doing today, any improvements?
I'm glad to hear she is able to move without any problems right now.
I agree, a lot of adults do tend to have long periods of time between when they go to the
bathroom. It is pretty normal for them.
Let us know how she is doing.
How is your dragon doing today, any improvements?
I'm glad to hear she is able to move without any problems right now.
I agree, a lot of adults do tend to have long periods of time between when they go to the
bathroom. It is pretty normal for them.
Let us know how she is doing.
We have the new light coming Monday and she ate more yesterday than before. She is alert but still no BM. Praying soon since yesterday was first time she ate a decent amount of greens.
Everyone!!!!!
One gigantic BM today!!!!! I think we finally got the right light, location and temp!! She’s eating and finally went! Thanks for all the support!