I've been noticing that Sparx hasn't been digesting her crickets properly (I recently upgraded them from 1/4" and 3/8" to 1/2" - and they came in slightly larger than 1/2"). I have a second Beardie who is a smidge smaller than Sparx and he's been digesting them well.
They're kept in similar conditions.
They are currently in 20g tanks while waiting for the custom enclosures to be completed (they are only between 9-10" so it isn't too bad of a crunch and the tanks will be done soon).
Basking spot: roughly 110*F (occasionally falls a bit cooler and raises a bit higher - but 110*F is the median).
It has a gradient where the cool side sits at about 80-85*F.
*Temperatures were measured with a Digital Thermometer with a probe*
UVB: ReptiSun 10.0
They've been packing away a TON of crickets during each feeding (about 20 crickets per feeding - 3 feedings a day. It normally wouldn't make me nervous but as stated above, the crickets came in a bit larger than 1/2") as well as a few bites of a daily salad (Turnip Greens and Butternut Squash - occasionally a couple other add-ins).
Crickets are calcium dusted 5x per week and dusted with vitamins 2x per week.
Bathed nightly for about 10-20 minutes in luke warm water with ReptiSafe.
I've owned her for about 2 months now with no problems - so this is a first.
I believe I've answered most questions that are normally asked - if not, feel free to ask more.
Now Sparx has been normal as far as activity, being alert, etc goes - and she has been having bowel movements, it's just the "consistency" that's making me nervous. It's like you can still see a bit of the cricket in there - almost as if she isn't digesting them properly.
Do you think if I cut back and only give her about 10 crickets per feeding due to size (or just giving her Phoenix or ReptiWorms for now) would help? Or should I take her to the vet to be sure it isn't a parasite or something. :3
Thanks for any input!
They're kept in similar conditions.
They are currently in 20g tanks while waiting for the custom enclosures to be completed (they are only between 9-10" so it isn't too bad of a crunch and the tanks will be done soon).
Basking spot: roughly 110*F (occasionally falls a bit cooler and raises a bit higher - but 110*F is the median).
It has a gradient where the cool side sits at about 80-85*F.
*Temperatures were measured with a Digital Thermometer with a probe*
UVB: ReptiSun 10.0
They've been packing away a TON of crickets during each feeding (about 20 crickets per feeding - 3 feedings a day. It normally wouldn't make me nervous but as stated above, the crickets came in a bit larger than 1/2") as well as a few bites of a daily salad (Turnip Greens and Butternut Squash - occasionally a couple other add-ins).
Crickets are calcium dusted 5x per week and dusted with vitamins 2x per week.
Bathed nightly for about 10-20 minutes in luke warm water with ReptiSafe.
I've owned her for about 2 months now with no problems - so this is a first.
I believe I've answered most questions that are normally asked - if not, feel free to ask more.
Now Sparx has been normal as far as activity, being alert, etc goes - and she has been having bowel movements, it's just the "consistency" that's making me nervous. It's like you can still see a bit of the cricket in there - almost as if she isn't digesting them properly.
Do you think if I cut back and only give her about 10 crickets per feeding due to size (or just giving her Phoenix or ReptiWorms for now) would help? Or should I take her to the vet to be sure it isn't a parasite or something. :3
Thanks for any input!