Not interested in eating

[syoung27]

Hey guys, so this might be a premature concern but yesterday afternoon when I went to feed Nelly he didn't want to eat, barely even looked at the crickets. He had eaten well in the morning. Then again this morning he didn't seem interested again.
I'm concerned because I had just gave him reptiworms for the first time from a local lizard shop I usually get my crickets from. Figured I would try the worms to mix it up, I only got 25. He ate them all over the course of a few feedings along with crickets. It's concerning because he has always eagerly eaten.
The worms were kept in a container with "compost" type dirt.
The shop breeds the worms in house.
Nelly is about 6 months old, maybe 16" long
Basking temp is around 100, while being around 85-90 in the warm end. 75-80 in the cool end depending.
40g enclosure, 100w basking bulb. Exo Terra 150 26w uvb about a month old. Not reptiglo.
Along with a 5.0 zoomed uvb for extra lighting. This light is the original light which came with the setup.
He pooped yesterday, quite a lot. Slightly watery. They usually are possibly from collard greens/swiss chard.
I suppose parasites are a real concern at this point so hopefully I can get a fecal done this week sometime.

Just wondering if this happens to other beardies sometimes? I've never had him not want to eat so that's my only concern. No black beard or unusual color.
He is going through a shed.
He generally eats 40-60 ~3/8" crix per day along with whatever greens he actually decides to eat. Usually collard greens, i got green swiss chard though for this round as the store had rough looking collards. He munches on commercial pellets sometimes too early am or through the day.
I bath him at least twice a week, he doesn't actually drink in it recently like he did when he was younger, possibly ly because he doesn't need the extra hydration.

 

[CooperDragon]

I wouldn't raise alarms over poor appetite for just a day or two. Their appetites fluctuate and can be especially affected by shedding. I'd just keep offering food for now and see if the lack of appetite or the watery poops become a trend for the next week or so. My guess is that it's probably just an upset stomach or shed irritation that is affecting him temporarily.

 

[syoung27]

Thanks..I figured. Paranoia sets in quick keeping the little guy lol. Always worried!

 

[CooperDragon]

I definitely know the feeling! If his appetite doesn't pick up in a few days post back and we'll go from there.

 

[syoung27]

Yay just got home and dumped some more crix in there and he's eating them up
I'll probably still go for a fecal test asap anyways. The crap is generally runny but with solid urate and poop parts lol. Definitely stinky although I suppose it usually would be regardless.
What are the costs usually like for treatment if needed? I'm aware they vary between vets, cities country etc. Just curious though. I assume the test alone won't be too pricey.

 

[CooperDragon]

Couldn't hurt to check it out. If it's solid and not clear the room stinky though it's probably just some excess hydration passing through, no big deal. At my vet the fecal test is about $27 and the medication for coccidia treatment cost $38 shipped.

 

[syoung27]

Couldn't hurt to check it out. If it's solid and not clear the room stinky though it's probably just some excess hydration passing through, no big deal. At my vet the fecal test is about $27 and the medication for coccidia treatment cost $38 shipped.

Oh ok not bad at all, thanks.
I was predicting over 100 forsure. I know for my dog it's over $100 easily each time just getting him in there lol.
They're crooks!

 

[CooperDragon]

Nah the fecal tests and treatments are pretty straightforward and affordable. An exam at my vet costs about $40 which I consider to be pretty cheap considering the amount of training and expertise the vets have.