momsturges
Hatchling Member
how long is too long without pooping? taking a bath will help this, right?
ive been planning on overhauling his cage anyhow... when i do i may try a "1/2 tile, 1/2 towell" setup.it seems ive heard more good things than bad about tile.
what is the appropriate way to incorporate tile into the
tank?
can i just cover the whole tank towell then put a single tile on one half of his enclosure with a light over it?
or a heat pad under it?
can taking an x-ray show impaction of stones AND softer stuff like eco-earth?
how much would an x-ray run... i can not afford medical care for myself(i scrape together about $60 a week right doing odd jobs) but maybe i can for my beardie if its not outrageously expensive(more than $60 a visit).
I'm not sure how long is too long without pooping....but mine is about 3-4 months old & he poos when he wakes up, then after his first serving of crix & veggies, then again after dinner lol.
Yes xrays will show impactions or anything wierd he may have swallowed. I'm unsure of the cost of an xray at this time, it depends on your vet most likely.
I have heard to never use a heat pad because it can burn them, they feel heat from above & cannot feel it on their bellies is what I have read.
You can do your tank floor any way you like, half tile, half towel, 1/2 tile, 1/2 repticarpet etc...etc....
Check the food chart out & I'll bet once he starts eating leafy greens & more insects he will poo more often. Baby beardies can eat up to 75 or more crickets a day, plus veggies. Mine was "constipated" a little bit one time for a day or 2 & I gave him room temp applesauce with one drop of olive oil in it, baths too, sure enough he started getting regular again. I just kept putting it on his snout & he would lick it off, it was so cute.
I love your little beardie in the pics, if I had the means I would be glad to help or donate, but unfortunately I do not at this time.
Good luck with everything, please keep us posted, I'll be following his story & looking for more pics too.