First Time Feeding Superworms= Some Problemos...

[cristinamarie]

Okay guys, have not been on in a while but I really need some advice here. I fed Justin Bobby some superworms 2 days ago, about 6 at first since this was the first time i had given them to him. He ate three without a problem but did not eat the rest so I removed them and gave him a salad which he munched on. Well...

The next morning I woke up to a horrible smell, poop splattered all over the viv and some weird liquid on the repticarpet...

I took Justin out, gave him a bath, he pooped ALOT in the water, and pieces of superworm were definately evident but now he's not eating. The pet store got crickets in (they didn't have them the day before which is why I tried the worms) and he's not interested, or interested in his salad which he usually loves. hmmmm
I'm just a little worried about the poor guy....

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

How old is he & how long is he?
Sometimes they have some trouble with digesting them at first. I would start with 3 or less when giving them the first time to make sure they will be digested properly.
Do you have any probiotic at home to help soothe his tummy? That could help him out. Also, i would give him some oral fluids daily as well to help him rehydrate right now.
Maybe increase his temps a couple of degrees, but do not exceed 110. That will help his digestion out too.

Tracie