Swelling at Base of tail.

[Dopestar23]

Hi,

My beardie just woke up from a very long brumation cycle and last night I noticed, that there is a lot of swelling at the base of his tail, i.e. where he poops from. I have no idea what this is, and it seems to be affecting his bowels, because he quite involuntarily pooped some very running stuff onto me.

Does anyone know whats going on?

Thanks

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Do you have any pictures to post for us?
What type of substrate are you using, sand, tiles, paper towels?
How often do you use calcium supplementation? Are you using a UVB light, & if so, what type & brand do you use?

It sounds like it could be an impaction possibly, but a picture would be helpful.

Tracie

 

[Dopestar23]

He's on carpet, so there isn't much chance of him eating sand and such. I do on occasion take him outside, but he never eats anything he's not suppose to. I am also feeding him calcium, and his light is a Retiglow 10.0. I know the light can be harsh, but where I am it's the only light I can regularly find.

I'll try to get a pic.

 

[Dopestar23]

Just to be clear the swelling is soft, and is sensitive to the touch.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

What do you feed him?
A picture would be very helpful, when you can get one posted for us. Thanks.
Is the swelling internal, or external?

Well, the Reptiglo 10 is not just harsh, it just does not really emit the best wavelength of UVB to help keep the bones strong.


Tracie

 

[Dopestar23]

I feed him mealworms, both regular and giants. The swelling looks to external. His butt really looks puffy and if you touch it, some poop comes trickly out. I will try and get some pics tonight, but I am at work right now.

As for the light, I plan on replacing it, as soon as I can get to the damned shop.

 

[Dopestar23]

Here are the pictures.

Hope they provide some insight.

 

[Gail]

He needs to see a vet, he looks to be on the verge of a prolapse.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Ah, yes, it looks to be almost a prolapse. He could be partly calcium deficient, but I do think he should see the vet and have a blood test to see what his calcium levels are.

Tracie

 

[Dopestar23]

Thanks all for the help. Will be taking care of it, probably only take him to vet this weekend... Also saw on another post that I could try soaking him in sugar water.

Will try to keep you guys posted. Again thanks for the help. Wouldn't have known what this was until to late...

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Yes, you can try to soak him in a cool sugar water solution to see if that will help with any of the swelling or not.
Keep us posted on how he is doing.

Thanks.
Tracie