mealworms?

[lynne2062]

I was wondering if feeding mealworms as a treat everyday would cause diahreea? When I got my beardie his stools were more firm, and I've been feeding 10-12 crickets daily and all he wants to eat salad [grated squash,collard greens, cactus occationally. mustard greens when I can find them] But I've been giving him 8-9 large mealworms for a treat in the evening. is that whats causing this? I've been thinking of the roaches instead of crickets but dont know where to order them. Thanks!

 

[CooperDragon]

It's possible that he's just well hydrated. I don't know of mealworms to cause diarrhea but they aren't very nutritious. Is this a recent change? It may be worth taking a sample to the vet for analysis to see if something's up.

 

[lynne2062]

Thanks Cooper, I'm taking a sample in next week. My beardie is a rescue, the teen that had him before was scared of him and didnt take very good care of him. Henry hasnt been handled and beards up when I pick him up, he also flips out and struggles to get away. It's getting better though, he still beards up but I just talk to him and it goes down. I was feeding him by hand and found out thats not a good thing with him,he will bite if he thinks there's food in my hand. But I love the little squirt! He makes me laugh alot!

 

[CooperDragon]

I'm glad to hear it's working out despite attempted bites ;^). Going through the same thing myself with a rescue. Dundee's sample is going in tomorrow along with a full workup. Poor little guy. Totally different, and totally worth it =)

 

[lynne2062]

Yes they are aren't they..... I've had snakes for years and loved them, this is my first time with a beardie, I've been looking at craigslist and there are some beardies to rescue so I'm thinking about that too.

 

[Drache613]

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