Thrown up crickets.

[RaychelNicole.]

Hello,

I just went and checked on my youngest beardie Bronto, and saw regurgitated/thrown up balls of cricket parts littered about part of the enclosure. Obviously that isn't good, but what's confusing me is he hasn't eaten crickets since yesterday, and this morning he had a well formed bowel movement on his blankie before I could take it out of the tank. Why, if he hasn't eaten any crickets since yesterday and he had a bowel movement, did he throw up some of them?

He has basking temps that range from 105-108 degrees depending on where he is sitting on his climbing rock formation, and he had 3 hours after he ate last night before lights went off, so he should've been able to digest. Plus his lights have been on since about 7 this morning. He isn't fed anything bigger than the space between his eyes. I had him out earlier today, and he seemed fine.

Right now, I have him sitting in a lukewarm bath to help replace any fluids he may have lost, and he is very bright eyed and alert. Does anyone know what may have caused him to throw up?

Also, how should I go about feeding him now? I'm worried he may have some trouble digesting since he probably lost some stomach acids and gut flora. Should I feed him some greens or crickets later on tonight, or should I go ahead and let him eat some babyfood instead? I just want to make sure whatever I give him will be easy on his little belly, and will be easy to digest.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Oh, poor thing. How many crickets did your little one have? Sometimes if they eat too many, in general, they cannot digest them all. How many times per day do you feed him?
He certainly had enough time to digest prior to bedtime. I would start back slowly with feeding him crickets, with a smaller feeding & some greens & see how he does. Try to get him hydrated as well. You can use water mixed with pedialyte to help replace some of his electrolytes that he has lost.

Tracie

 

[RaychelNicole.]

I wasn't really counting them closely, but I'd say it was in the 30-40 range. I usually feed him crickets or baby dubias twice per day, and offer greens inbetween, which he loves. He didn't eat anything yesterday, and was not interested in any crickets when I offered him some today. I will try again in a little while, and offer him some greens in the meantime. Other then his belly not being as big as usual, he looks good--standing up when basking, with clear, bright eyes. Hopefully he will eat something today.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

How did your baby do today? Well, I would not say that number is unusual. Perhaps something just did not set right. It can happen on occasion, but, if it happens again, it may be best to get a fecal done on him just to make sure he doesn't have worms or parasites.
Feeding 2 times per day is good so hopefully he will not have any further trouble. Did he drink alot of water that day?

Tracie

 

[RaychelNicole.]

He did pretty well. He ended up eating some greens, 26 crickets, and 6 small pieces of squash.
I didn't think it was unusual either, actually he usually eats more. I'm hoping it's just a one time thing, but I'm keeping a close eye on him. He has kept down what he ate yesterday. No, he didn't drink any water at all that day. He usually won't drink from a dish, but always eats misted greens and gets baths through out the week.