kyleena29":z0qwzzyf said:You could call a vet to find out if there is a place you can just drop a sample off to. It shouldn't be expensive. I am not sure if there is a way to do that. I can't remember the name but there was someone you could send a sample to. Keep in mind they would only be able to see some parasites, like the eggs. A fresh sample would be needed for other parasites. I think Tracie (known as Drache613 here) can help you get in contact with someone that can have it sent to for a very small fee. You can buy medicine online but you really need to know what you are treating first as there are a few medications that are possibly needed. In the meantime I would keep the cage cleaned daily and on paper towels changed daily.
We should also know what your temps are to be sure they are digesting properly. Are you using a temp gun, digital with probe or stick on thermometers?
kyleena29":22lmt542 said:You really will need the right thermometers. If temps are not right it would throw off how their body works and could be a contributor to allowing parasites to take over. If it smells that bad it is probably parasites. Maybe even coccidia, if I remember correctly it can cause terrible smelling stools. It would be best to get a fresh sample to a lab with sending it via mail a 2nd option. Here are thermometers that are pretty cheap here: https://www.amazon.com/Zacro-Aquarium-Thermometer-Terrarium-Temperature/dp/B01C6PE4G2/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_199_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SFPACPTGGX1CFH7RYWD2
If you need meds if you find parasites:
This is Tracie's site, she can help you out too
http://www.bug-de-lite.com/store/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=Medications
Other options as well as other supplies you might want
http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Reptilestore.html
http://www.beardeddragon.co/index.php?route=product/category&path=60
DudeSkull":3hax3p5e said:So, bad news is I don't have an appointment just yet, I've yet to get my Dad on board with this. BUT, good news is I called the vet just now, they said the exam is 60$, and there are two different tests that test for different things so one is 20$ and the other is 40$. Also medicine might cost extra if I get it there. I was pretty scared when she told me because I thought it would be too expensive but my mom seems to think its not that bad. All I have to do now is convince my dad to take me and maybe scrape together some money so I'm at least not making my parents pay for it entirely, seeing the amount of chores I do around the house, It shouldn't be too difficult to earn it. I'll also try to get my mom on board with ordering crickets/phoenix worms. We've ordered superworms before, but made the mistake of putting my sibling in charge of them (He owns a dragon too). They died within a few days and I was absolutely livid. I don't feed dead bugs to my lizard ever so they essentially all went to waste.
Also, my mom might've ordered the thermometers, and since she uses amazon prime they should be here very soon.
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