Blood loss

[Reptigeek]

Yesterday I noticed a lot of blood splatter inside and outside of his terrarium. I checked his body and found no wounds. I did notice part of the tip of his toenail missing. He has screen sides to the terrarium that he climbs on when active. Today he is very lethargic and I swear his eye color changed from yellow/orange to a blue/grey. I'm kind of worried that he lost too much blood. It is no longer bleeding though. Can't get to vet for 4 more hours. Any ideas?

 

[xp29]

Keep him a warm and get to the vet asap

 

[Reptigeek]

He is basking now and vet appt is in 4 hours.

 

[xp29]

Hopefully it's just the nail and nothing serious. Let us know when you find out

 

[Reptigeek]

He is very healthy, but very old...12-15. Got him as a "rescue" from a fellow employee.
Any ideas about the change in eye color? Could this be an anemia symptom?

 

[KarrieRee]

He is very healthy, but very old...12-15. Got him as a "rescue" from a fellow employee.
Any ideas about the change in eye color? Could this be an anemia symptom?

We need Tracie our vet tech to answer that question
@Drache613
Please post update after the vet visit

 

[Reptigeek]

RIP Darwin! Died at vet office. Took him in so they could see him. Too much blood to be from toe nail. He must have had some underlying condition due to his age (close to 15). Vet was amazed at how healthy he looked. Just ate 3 large hornworms Wednesday, was fine yesterday (except for blood seen), and then lethargic and black beard this morning. He must have coughed up the blood.

 

[KarrieRee]

RIP Darwin! Died at vet office. Took him in so they could see him. Too much blood to be from toe nail. He must have had some underlying condition due to his age (close to 15). Vet was amazed at how healthy he looked. Just ate 3 large hornworms Wednesday, was fine yesterday (except for blood seen), and then lethargic and black beard this morning. He must have coughed up the blood.

How terrible for you -- I am so sorry -- he had a long life tho--- it is amazing they can be fine one minute and gone the next --- I am sorry for your loss --

 

[xp29]

I'm very sorry to hear that. R.I.P. buddy

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Oh no, how terrible for little Darwin!
Did they have any idea what could have happened?
I am sorry for your loss, it seems so sudden.

Tracie