Roaring at me

[terri]

thank you we think so bought him for my daughter about 2 months ago the said he was 5 months then so he is about 7 months we have never had one before so we want to make sure we are looking after him right he loves to be held and loves being out of the tank we give him fresh fruit and veg every day and his crickets he doesnt like meal worms turns his nose up at them lol just want to make sure the sounds he makes are ok and not something wrong he doesnt seem distressed or annoyed when he does them we have had numerous pets over the years including a dog and a giant african land snail right now

 

[Sauzo]

Lol that last picture I thought for a sec, the beardie was hanging upside down. I was thinking, I've never seen a beardie do that. :lol:

 

[terri]

lol nope not hanging upside down but he does hang alot seems to like it

 

[terri]

well here is a video of his croaking sound sometimes he gets quite load with it[ ][/img]

 

[AmberC]

Hi,

I could be wrong but that sounds a lot like a cough to me. He might have a RI, I would take him to the vet to get him a check up and see what's going on with him.

Good luck,
Amber

 

[colbsteroon]

*eh hem* Read this online (these are not my words)

RI is respiratory infection - often caused by low heat and high humidity within the vivarium. Symptoms include; raspy breath and mouth open, mucus, clogged nostrils. This would need urgent vet treatment with antibiotics given, usually baytril.

To avoid RI, temps and humidity should be checked daily, and moisture (ie water source) kept to a minimum within the viv. If you keep water in the viv, should be small amount in the cool end. Spraying beardies should be done outside of the viv rather than inside.

credit to Bosscat

 

[Gail]

It did seem more like a cough and it looks like he is breathing hard. I would second a vet visit to make sure his lungs are ok.

 

[terri]

thank you we will do that

 

[beardielove10]

What did the vet say?

 

[terri]

my vet doesnt deal with lizards can anyone recommend one near guelph or kitchener

 

[beardielove10]

University of Guelph is the absolute best. Spencers Creek in Dundas is alright but not as good. U of G is known for being phenomenal with reptiles, and in my opinion, your dragon deserves the best care even if it is more expensive.

 

[terri]

thank you i will contact the U of G cause i want the best for my little friend

 

[beardielove10]

Keep us updated with what the vet says!!

 

[terri]

So Romeo has been to the U of G and been given a clean bill of health. The vet heard his noises and he is only letting us know when he is annoyed with us or happy depending on noise or wants attention he made all the noises at the vet so we were able to talk to them about the noises i was so relieved and the vet staff was so awesome answering alot of my questions

 

[colbsteroon]

congrats im happy that hes fine