Hey y’all. My beardie is consistently getting parasites and coccidia. I’m doing everything right by keeping his tank clean and giving him good food and his lights are the right ones along with the temperatures. I’m not sure why he would keep getting them. He isn’t in a stressful environment. Please help. He has an appointment on the 30th.
Parasites
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Are you sure its parasites --- NO ENEMAS at the vet please take a sample in they often end up in disasters --- are you feeding crickets? If so switch out to a different staple feeder -- what are you using to clean the tank w/ ? And what kind of substrate are you using?
What kind of worms? He needs a staple feeder like dubias silk or bsfl- I don't know if worms would be giving parasites but crickets can - so we can rule those out- what kind of uvb are you using and your basking temps-- how are you taking those? Your temps need to be high enough to start that digestion going 95-100- that is what helps him keep those parasites under control
Ok where is the T 5? Top of screen or inside the tank ? If its on top of the screen the screen MUST be a wide hole type -- fine mesh it needs to be inside the tank - directly above the basking decor 12-15 inches --- wide hole 8-10 inches directly above the basking decor
Hello,
Did they do a fecal exam then? Do you know what the levels or counts of each were, by
chance?
They normally have low counts, naturally but if the levels get too high then it can affect their
health. How is he doing, is his appetite good right now?
You can incorporate some parsley, cliantro, mint & oregano for help with naturally decreasing
parasites, etc for him.
Tracie
Did they do a fecal exam then? Do you know what the levels or counts of each were, by
chance?
They normally have low counts, naturally but if the levels get too high then it can affect their
health. How is he doing, is his appetite good right now?
You can incorporate some parsley, cliantro, mint & oregano for help with naturally decreasing
parasites, etc for him.
Tracie
They haven’t done it yet I just know that’s usually always the issue. But when he gets it done it’s usually a 1 or 2 count. He’s not really eating right now. Do I just give him those to eat? I just don’t know if there’s something else wrong with him that would consistently be causing him to get parasites.
Hello,
Yes, you can mix up the herbs in with his greens/salad if he eats that. If not, then you
can blend them up with water or diluted grape or apple juice & make a slurry to give to him.
What other types of foods do you give him, what about fruit?
Tracie
Yes, you can mix up the herbs in with his greens/salad if he eats that. If not, then you
can blend them up with water or diluted grape or apple juice & make a slurry to give to him.
What other types of foods do you give him, what about fruit?
Tracie
I give him blueberries for fruit. Also update he had his appointment and the doctor said he’s completely fine. I’m just an over paranoid mom. The weather in California has been really crazy lately with getting hot and cold and it’s a possible reason why it’s throwing my baby off. As well as brumation is coming around. Thank you all for the tips though!!! I just have a stubborn child who made me spend $60 lol!! Also he’s gained 38 grams in the past few months which is awesome! Cuz he was on the thinner side. Still super healthy but now more healthy
Hello,
Well, it never hurts though, to be concerned when they are not acting right, or you suspect
worms or parasites. They are hard to figure out sometimes & usually by the time they are
showing signs of illness, it is often too late.
That is great he has actually gained some weight then. It sounds like he is doing pretty
well. So, he did eat some blueberries, they are usually pretty popular.
Is he trying to brumate now? How much does he weigh approximately?
Tracie
Well, it never hurts though, to be concerned when they are not acting right, or you suspect
worms or parasites. They are hard to figure out sometimes & usually by the time they are
showing signs of illness, it is often too late.
That is great he has actually gained some weight then. It sounds like he is doing pretty
well. So, he did eat some blueberries, they are usually pretty popular.
Is he trying to brumate now? How much does he weigh approximately?
Tracie
Hello,
His weight sounds fine. As long as he isn't losing too much weight, then there isn't any reason
why you can't let him slow down a little bit.
They can go through phases though, so hopefully he will start feeling more energetic soon.
Keep us posted on him.
Tracie
His weight sounds fine. As long as he isn't losing too much weight, then there isn't any reason
why you can't let him slow down a little bit.
They can go through phases though, so hopefully he will start feeling more energetic soon.
Keep us posted on him.
Tracie
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