I think my baby is at the end...

[clynnp]

I've posted before but I'm still worried about Charlie. I think this might be the end for my baby beardie. He is skin and bones... I can see his hips, ribs, and collar bone. I have been trying to get in contact with an exotic vet. He weighed at 11 grams last week. Yesterday, he was 10 grams. Today he is at 9 grams. I've been syringe feeding him for a week now. It's a struggle to get it into him. He won't touch any of the food I offer him either. I tried offering tiny, soft Dubias and Phoenix worms and he just wanted to get away from them. He had been less active but now he barely moves. When I put my hand in his terrarium, he just kind of clings to me and when I put him back in he doesn't want to let go. I give him a warm baths and warm water mists. I'm trying to keep him comfortable.

Terrarium: 40 gallon ZooMed terrarium with a split screen top.
Heating and Lighting:
Day- ReptiSun 10.0 T8 UVB. ReptiSun Basking Spot Lamp (100w) housed in a dual dome with a heat emitter. The basking area measures at 109° F. The cool side of the terrarium measures at 83° F. The lights are on a timer and remains on for 12 hours a day.
Night- Heat emitter kept on for 12 hours by timer when the day lights are off. The nighttime temperature measures at abound 70° F.
Thermometers: They are thermometer/hygrometer combos. One is on the warm side hung at the height of the basking spot. The other on the cool side. Both have been checked for accuracy. I also use an infrared temperature gun.
Substrate: Reptile carpet.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

I am sorry about Charlie! How long have you had him?
It sounds like he may have worms or parasites. Can you get him to a regular vet for a fecal at least without any trouble? A regular vet can do a fecal for you. Since he is losing weight, definitely keep trying with syringe feeding him. What are you using, chicken or turkey baby food with sweet potato or squash?
Where did you get him?
Your tank setup sounds like it is all good. You are double checking the temperatures with a temp gun then?

Tracie

 

[2BeardiesInNJ]

I am so sorry that your little guy is not doing better. How long have you had Charlie? I wish I had advice, but I just wanted to let you know that your post was very touching to me, and I hope that things turn around for him soon.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Any updates on your dragon for us today? Let us know how he is doing.

Tracie