Not digesting Superworms properly?

[clamentfamily]

My beardie, Dexter is 1 1/2 and I've just started feeding him superworms in addition to crickets and greens. He LOVES them! I dont know how many he would eat if I let him eat to his hearts content, but last week at his first feeding he ate 20 and seemed to have no problems. I've been giving him 10 - 15 a day for the past few days and he's been having regular stools. I came home from church this afternoon to this strange sight in his viv, he's either thrown up, or pooped what looks to be whole, undigested worms.... I"m interested to see what you think. Am I feeding him too many at once?

 

[clamentfamily]

not sure why the photos didnt show... I'll do some research and see if I can fix it.

 

[zebraflavencs]

I would hazard that the basking temps weren't warm enough.
I rarely see that when I use Supers. When I do, I tend to check the temps, adjust, and everything is good.
Hope this helps out !
Janie

 

[Twobeardieguy]

I agree check your temps.

 

[wes]

If your basking temps are good, here is another possibility:

You should also only feed your pet a few superworms in a sitting. There are instances of Bearded Dragons throwing them back up if they gorge themselves on these. When you begin feeding, only give one or two a day and watch the stool carefully to make sure they are being fully digested before you increase the number.

http://beardeddragoncaresheet.weebly.com/feeding-and-watering.html