Poop problems..

[albithebeardie]

I have two bearded dragons
Albi- Male, aprox 3-4 years, 55 g, exoterra coil uvb, basking heat lamp, cold side 80-85, basking 95-100, just finished first part of deworming meds.. He has really runny poops and today full on dirrehea

Bubblegum- supposedly female, 10 weeks, 40 g ZooMed Reptihabitat kit that came with uvb, basking bulb and a bunch of stuff.. Haven't checked her temps today but hot side is usually 100. I don't think she has been de wormed not do I know what age she should be (info would be awesome) she is eating no more than 12 crickets per day I offer more but she gets full after 8 at a time and later feedings she usually only has 4.. I offer a variety of greens everyday and dust everything but she usually only has a bite or two than doesn't touch it.. I have a water bowl but she doesn't even go near it so I have been giving her baths everyday because I noticed shedding on her nose
Her poops are the opposite of Albi's extremely dry urates and the past two days they have been a little yellow and today she pooped in the bath and almost none at all..
Please help I just want to give my babies the best life ever

 

[destiny1998]

Hi. How are you taking the temps? If you are using the round gauges those are very inaccurate. A temp gun or a digital with a wire probe is what you need. The temps on the basking spot are what you need to know. Also any coil/compact uvb bulbs do not produce enough uvb rays. A reptisun 10.0 tube is what you need.

 

[albithebeardie]

Hi. How are you taking the temps? If you are using the round gauges those are very inaccurate. A temp gun or a digital with a wire probe is what you need. The temps on the basking spot are what you need to know. Also any coil/compact uvb bulbs do not produce enough uvb rays. A reptisun 10.0 tube is what you need.

Hey I have had a temp gun and it recently broke so I know the temps can't be that far off and I am getting him a new UVB when I have the funds but really I'm not looking for advice on his set up I need help with their fecal issues..

 

[destiny1998]

Well it could be your husbandry causing the poop issues. If you don't have the proper temps thay can't digest the food properly. Same with the uvb light. Those coils are bad for beardies they cause lethargy, appetite and eye issues. They have to have the proper set ups to be healthy. Thats the first place to start when there is an issue. Either that or the other option take a fecal to the vet they might have parasites.

 

[Taterbug]

Did your little ones have a fecal exam done before deworming? Also it can be good to get a follow up one as well, depending on what parasites they have sometimes one round of medication isn't enough to clear it up. I'm not sure but it could be possible the meds have upset his stomach causing the diareah too. What does Albi eat? Some foods don't agree with them very well (generally or as individuals). I've heard 6months for worming youngsters.

Bubblegum sounds like she may be a bit dehydrated. Does she drink in the bath? If she isn't drinking the bath won't do much for her except maybe loosen skin that's ready to slough. Some dragons lick up water that's dripper or spritzed on their nose. You could also flavor it a little by squeezing a fruit (my guy likes Apple) into it and she may be more interested than just water.