new beardie coming soon

[lonesoul1428]

I have a bearded dragon coming soon this week and am wondering if based on his or her picture, is he or she healthy?

 

[CooperDragon]

He looks very healthy to me based on the photos. His hands appear a bit red but that may be dye from being on colored sand. That should resolve itself after a few shed cycles if that's the case.

 

[lonesoul1428]

He looks very healthy to me based on the photos. His hands appear a bit red but that may be dye from being on colored sand. That should resolve itself after a few shed cycles if that's the case.

So that's not swelling at all?

 

[CooperDragon]

I don't see swelling in the photos. The hands and fingers look the same size from what I can tell. Are you concerned about something in particular?

 

[lonesoul1428]

I don't see swelling in the photos. The hands and fingers look the same size from what I can tell. Are you concerned about something in particular?

I was concerned with her having gout from the swelling or sunken eyes from dehydration. Or just her being disproportioned.

 

[CooperDragon]

With gout you'll want to look for swollen joints - especially in the fingers and toes. I don't see evidence of that in the photos. As for dehydration, you'll want to check the poops. If they are well formed and moist then everything should be fine. If not, you can provide additional hydration through well hydrated bugs, offer a bath to allow an opportunity to drink, or gently syringe feed extra liquids.

 

[lonesoul1428]

With gout you'll want to look for swollen joints - especially in the fingers and toes. I don't see evidence of that in the photos. As for dehydration, you'll want to check the poops. If they are well formed and moist then everything should be fine. If not, you can provide additional hydration through well hydrated bugs, offer a bath to allow an opportunity to drink, or gently syringe feed extra liquids.

Ok no problem. Also is it normal that she didn't pooped today? She pooped in her container yesterday while on the road, just not today.