He finally decided to quit hiding, but still no poop.

[Nibbles]

Glad to see him back on his favorite log after several days of hiding in the darker/cool side.

He still hasn't pooped though! Probably because he hasn't been basking? Little booger! I can't get him to the vet until later this week at the soonest. They did say to try canned pumpkin, so I gave him a little with his breakfast.

 

[Nibbles]

I've read that it's normal for a beardie to poop as little as once a week. Is that true? Shouldn't he still bask after eating? He was going every 2-3 days for me up until he quit basking. Last week was pretty busy for me, but the last time I recall him going was Saturday, April 7th. He stopped basking on the 9th/10th. Now he just hides in the cool area after eating.

 

[Nibbles]

Oh, and I have tried altering the basking temps thinking maybe his preferences had changed, but it hasn't helped.

 

[StaceysBuddy]

Has he been eating normally?

My beardie is going through something, maybe similiar.. Hasn't eaten much or basked.. and it's been weeks since he's pooped. =[

 

[Nibbles]

He's still eating, but maybe a little less than usual. Today he has eaten a few bites of salad w/pumpkin(mashed) and about 15 phoenix worms.

 

[Nibbles]

Oh and now he's back in hiding :| At least he got an hour or so of light.

 

[StaceysBuddy]

Well I hope everything works out. I don't know what advise to give you. Hopefully someone can.
You got all your lights correct and updated bulbs?

 

[Nibbles]

Yep. As far as I know he is set up correctly. Brandon made a couple of suggestions, which I did. We took him out for his bath a little bit ago, and boy is he crabby! I guess he's ok so far, but I hope he snaps out of this soon. I'm mainly worried about the food in his belly getting digested properly.

 

[Nibbles]

Well, from everything I've read, the only good explanation I can find for Chompers recent behavior is brumation, so I'm going to try to stop worrying over him. StaceysBuddy, I hope your little guy is ok too.