HELP!!IS THIS AN ORGAN?

[DeniabeUser]

My bearded dragon named Sylvester has been going through MBD ever since I got him as a rescue from a family that never took care of him. He has all the right lighting and temp controls in the husbandry. I have been trying my best to care for him and get him back to being healthy. But recently I have been finding him upside-down. This is due to his limited movement but I think it's something far worse. I bathed him today and it took a longer time than usual to defecate..he had a really hard time when it happened and something came out of him that looks like an organ. What do I do?? Is this an organ??

The texture is rock solid??

 

[kingofnobbys]

If in doubt and not sure.

Take them and him to a REPTILE VET .

 

[AHBD]

Hi there, no that is definitely not an organ. Beardies will have odd looking poos at times, especially if they are not well. It sounds like you're taking good care of Sylvester, good thing he has a caring owner now. What are you feeding him ? Can you post pics of him as well as his set up ? Here's how :

https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ Then use the XIMG to upload them

With limited mobility it's best to keep all basking areas low to the ground, you can even use a rolled up towel that does not snag his nails. If it does snag his nails then of course just go with a low piece of wood that is big enough for his whole body.

He'll need good calcium,reptile vitamins + uvb, that is all do-able if you have the right products. Here's a website by a beardie expert where you can get liquid calcium and vitamins as well.

http://www.bugdelite.com

 

[HippieLizards]

Hello,

I'm pretty sure it's a male beardie's Sperm plug. It happens to my male beardie Loki all the time during breeding season and your beardie should be fine.

I'm sorry he has MBD. I'd do the care things AHBD suggested. You do seem to be taking care of your special needs beardie well.

 

[DeniabeUser]

Hi there, no that is definitely not an organ. Beardies will have odd looking poos at times, especially if they are not well. It sounds like you're taking good care of Sylvester, good thing he has a caring owner now. What are you feeding him ? Can you post pics of him as well as his set up ? Here's how :

https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ Then use the XIMG to upload them

With limited mobility it's best to keep all basking areas low to the ground, you can even use a rolled up towel that does not snag his nails. If it does snag his nails then of course just go with a low piece of wood that is big enough for his whole body.

He'll need good calcium,reptile vitamins + uvb, that is all do-able if you have the right products. Here's a website by a beardie expert where you can get liquid calcium and vitamins as well.

http://www.bugdelite.com

Thank you so much for the information! Sylvester seems to be acting normal. I currently have the basking lamps half a foot from where he can bask without flipping himself over. I also have UVB lighting for him as well. I do not have any hybrid bulbs because I want to ensure he's getting all he needs. He is getting a diet with calcium supps as well. Again, thank you so much this helps a lot!

 

[DeniabeUser]

Hello,

I'm pretty sure it's a male beardie's Sperm plug. It happens to my male beardie Loki all the time during breeding season and your beardie should be fine.

I'm sorry he has MBD. I'd do the care things AHBD suggested. You do seem to be taking care of your special needs beardie well.

I was thinking that as well but I didn't know for sure. Thank you for your help

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

That is definitely a sperm plug & not an organ.
Which UVB light are you using for him now? Do post pictures of him along with his setup
so we can see how he looks & the lighting placement of everything, etc.

Tracie

 

[kingofnobbys]

Are you working with a vet to deal with his other health issues ?

 

[DeniabeUser]

Are you working with a vet to deal with his other health issues ?

I was for a while but the treatments he was doing was stuff I could do myself. He wasn't being helpful and it was beginning to get expensive. All he did was cover him in calcium and give me cherry water for MBD induced impactions. He did however "pump him up" with something that had vitamins he needed. I've been looking for exotic vets in my area but I can't find any so I'm relying on the forums and beardie sites to help me.

 

[DeniabeUser]

Hello,

That is definitely a sperm plug & not an organ.
Which UVB light are you using for him now? Do post pictures of him along with his setup
so we can see how he looks & the lighting placement of everything, etc.

Tracie

Thank you so much for your help! I will post pics of his setup later tonight.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

You are welcome! How are things coming along today?
Let us know how he is doing & be sure to review your setup with us
also.

Tracie

 

[DeniabeUser]

Hello,

You are welcome! How are things coming along today?
Let us know how he is doing & be sure to review your setup with us
also.

Tracie

Everything is seeming like it's back to normal. Sylvester has been eating good and has passed healthy stool since this thread was created. One of my bulbs went out yesterday so I had to get a new one :/ but yes I should have his setup on here by tomorrow for sure. I haven't found him Sylvester upside down yet so that is very good. I've been feeding him an MBD diet which told me to up the calcium and greens and stay away from mealworms. This is something that I actually want to confirm on here. What is a good MBD diet for a beardie that is about 1 1/2 years old that has moderate MBD in the spine?