What a morning!(adventures with Kai)

As some of you know, Kai hasnt pooped in 18 days. So this morning, I gave him a warm bath. He loved it but only stayed in for like 10 min tops. I massaged his belly but it is flat and soft. He drank 2 drops of water (yes, only 2 drops). So I attempted the pumpkin puree. Ha!! My dragon has lockjaw. Used the C technique that @xp29 told me to. Ha! Couldnt move those lips if I tried. So I gave up in frustration and shame and plopped a big glob of pumpkin puree ( about a half tsp or more) on top of his greens. Figured...he wont eat the greens OR the pumpkin so oh well. Left him for a moment and the whole glob of pumpkin puree is gone! Now do you guys think because he is such a big dragon he needs more food? He has 6 to 10 worms or medium roaches 2 or 3 times a week, rarely eats greens although I always have fresh ones in there him, changed daily. Obviously I withhold the bugs until he eats some greens like I was told. He is feisty and happy and not sick at all. But he acts like he wants more when I do give the bugs. Btw..Im anticipating a big blowout today haha.

 

[xp29]

A tsp. is probably plenty. I'm surprised he went for it just sitting on top of his greens. Little victories lol.
How many to feed is one of life's great mysteries, we don't want them hungry, but we can't let them get fat.
If you offer more keep an eye on his weight. If he starts gaining weight cut him back again.

 

[Sue E.]

And here is the delightful normal well hydrated poop I got (spoiler...gross, but it doesnt stink)

 

[xp29]

And here is the delightful normal well hydrated poop I got (spoiler...gross, but it doesnt stink)

I figured the pumpkin would move things along lmao

 

[Sue E.]

I see 2 undigested silkworms in there so maybe he is just a slow pooper.

 

[xp29]

It's hard to tell in the picture. Adults do slow down on how often they potty.

 

[Sue E.]

Well his reward for eating the pumpkin puree and pooping was 6 medium calcium dusted dubias and one small silkworm.

 

[xp29]

Well his reward for eating the pumpkin puree and pooping was 6 medium calcium dusted dubias and one small silkworm.

Only beardie keepers bribe their pets to get them to poop lmao