What Should POO Look Like?

[ljmcfadden]

I have paper towels in the bottom of my beardie cage. When he has a bowel movement it will put a wet spot about 3-4 inches around his stool. Is this normal? If I change the towels out immediately, I sometimes have to mop up the floor under the towels. His stools hold their shape somewhat, and I don't believe he has diareaha. He eats mustard, turnip, arugula greens everyday with squash, mostly. Also, 20-30 1/2" long crickets. He's about 6 months old, and otherwise acts healthy. I've had him since 3 mths old and don't believe he had the wet spot at first. Has anyone posted a photo of beardie poo?

 

[Embee]

A healthy dragon poop should begin with urates (pee/the white stuff) that are soft, or sometimes runny (if dry, or chalky dragon may be dehydrated). The poop itself should be well formed and is often accompanied by or 'encompassed in' a clear watery nearly gel like substance, which means that your dragon is sufficiently hydrated. If poops are not well formed (runny), this can be a concern... parasites being one, however often, it can be just a matter of too much of something in the diet, too much of a particular fruit usually.

Hope that helps!

Em