help please

[dechainechel]

I'm worried about Gummy, my leo. He has been having trouble while pooing. He has a problem with it sticking in his vent. It looks like he needs toilet paper. He will go poo, but doesn't seem to get it out cleanly. I don't know what to do. How can I help him clean it off, without hurting him? I hate that he has this problem, and hope you guys can help me fix it for him. Thanks!

Here is Gummy's Facts:
20gal tank
Under Tank Heater
temps 78 cool side, 90-93 warm side
Calcium dish/ water dish on cool side
food dish with PW, butterworms, silkworms, or mealworms with occasinal waxworms as a treat
3 hides, 1 cool, 1 moist, 1 warm
Substrate is slate tile, with a piece of repti carpet under his warm hide.
I take the temps with a diital therm. with probe, so I know they are accurate.

He doesn't like to use his moist hide, so maybe that is part of the problem? He drinks water every day. I replace it daily. So he shouldn't be dehydrated. I'm worried about him. Can you soak them in a warm bath like a bearded dragon? I will look into getting a fecal done if I can...my vet is a beginner at herps, and I dought she has seen any leos. My beardies are always a challenge for her. Any advice that I can use to help him now, is welcome!

 

[MyLittleFoot]

I'm not saying this in a mean way so please don't take it that way

people do not reply fast on this beardie forum like other animal forums I visit

Bumping this one up


not sure what to tell ya about your problem maybe someone will come along that knows what to do

 

[dechainechel]

Thankslittle foot, but I took him to the vet already. He had a sperm plug blocking his vent. I soaked him every night for 3 nights and that took care of it. I appreciate the bump though! :mrgreen:

 

[zebraflavencs]

I'm glad to see he has come around ! Next time, give me a PM... I tend to see those faster than the geck board...
You might also want to change up the feeders to roaches now and then... I've never had issues with any of my gecks since I switched to roaches.
Janie