How long does it take bearded dragon to swallow oral liquids?

SkittlesK

Juvie Member
Beardie name(s)
Kamo
Hey guys,
So I noticed my bearded dragon's throat swollen after I gave him water.
Do you know if this is normal.?
The swelling went down in a matter of minutes


I want to move on with life but it's so hard syringe-feeding the little monster...he squirmed today.
I had a bearded dragon go down from an RTI but I think it's from the bedroom at my parent's house.
The walls were leaking water

Thanks.
-Skittles
 
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Drache613

BD.org Sicko
Staff member
Moderator
Hello,

They are notorious for holding water in their
throats or beards for short or long periods of time. How much water did you give? It is
usually a good idea to give smaller amounts of water each time, to avoid them holding so
much fluids.
It should recede within a few hours but if it doesn't just give it time. Is he having some trouble breathing?

Tracie
 

SkittlesK

Juvie Member
Original Poster
Beardie name(s)
Kamo
Hello,

They are notorious for holding water in their
throats or beards for short or long periods of time. How much water did you give? It is
usually a good idea to give smaller amounts of water each time, to avoid them holding so
much fluids.
It should recede within a few hours but if it doesn't just give it time. Is he having some trouble breathing?

Tracie
Thanks.
No, he's breathing just fine.

Just the puffiness that has gone down.
 

SkittlesK

Juvie Member
Original Poster
Beardie name(s)
Kamo
Hello,

They are notorious for holding water in their
throats or beards for short or long periods of time. How much water did you give? It is
usually a good idea to give smaller amounts of water each time, to avoid them holding so
much fluids.
It should recede within a few hours but if it doesn't just give it time. Is he having some trouble breathing?

Tracie
Hey Tracie,
Today after I gave him 2 MLS of water & calcium, he started coughing/choking

Is this normal?
He did it 3 times.

Silkworms are on the way.
Thanks.
 

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