First beardie, most likely paranoia, but help!

[Squints]

Here's my first thread, please read

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=156942

Since the thread, he's eaten a little more, but still hasn't pooped. I have Reptaid being delivered tomorrow.

Last night, I gave him a 20 minute luke warm bath. He eat 2 worms, that was it.

He still hasn't pooped yet. Today, didn't touch his salad or anything.

I'm sure I'm being nervous, but I'd just like to hear what you guys think

Basking-100-111, 7-12" from UVB, 80 on cool side. Salad available all day, etc.

Thanks again

 

[Gail]

I think you need to give him more time to settle in before you start forcing meds, even natural ones down him. How old is he? A dragon that size can easily go 1 week or longer between going to the bathroom. Try to handle him only for bathing, otherwise leave him be so he can get settled in.

 

[Squints]

I thought they went daily.

I researched dragons for weeks before finally getting one. Now that I got one I'm panicking on things I never thought about, haha

 

[Gail]

Babies and juvies will go every day but adults usually don't. My big male only goes once a week, some times even longer. If I'm feeding mostly supers, he will go longer in between, if I feed silkies or dubia he will go a bit more often. Are you only feeding supers? You might look into silkies or horns, they are juicy and it helps move things along.
You could also give him a bit of baby apple food daily, that will also help move things along. He is probably fine though and will go when he needs to.

 

[Squints]

Also, wtf is this on his nose? I just noticed it when I got home

 

[Gail]

That is shedding skin. The inside of the nostrils shed too and you will see a little plug of skin come out. All perfectly normal.

 

[Squints]

Ugh, thanks man.

I'll play it cool and let him be.