My newest isn't eating well...

[reps4life]

I agree about the vet visit... This thread was basically for my own sanity until the start of the week. I may try a new feeder tomorrow anyways...

I also gave her a cpl days mid week to chill... Hoping it was stress. Nothing changed with her.



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After looking at the picture her tummy looks a bit bloated. It could be related to the temps not being warm enough.

 

[blueappal]

If she wasn't lethargic I would tell you to soak her to remove that shed, but I fear the stress of a bath can make things worst. Try dabbing her nose softly and carefully with a wet rag to help remove the shed of her nose.

I may not try this... she gets very stressed easily. She's has always been the hissing kind. My other leo would allow me.

 

[reps4life]

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Good

Well raise up the temps to see if your lucky enough to find a huge present in the morning.

 

[blueappal]

After looking at the picture her tummy looks a bit bloated. It could be related to the temps not being warm enough.

I got her temp up to 94.6f

 

[reps4life]

I got her temp up to 94.6f

ok, good. Maybe spray the enclosure up a bit to raise the humidity to see if that skin comes off.

 

[reps4life]

I got her temp up to 94.6f

Hopefully that will make her bowels move. Keep us updated.

 

[blueappal]

Nothing today; however she is shedding at the moment... Shohld i be worried about her eating her shed, since she hasnt had a movement yet?

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[reps4life]

Nothing today; however she is shedding at the moment... Shohld i be worried about her eating her shed, since she hasnt had a movement yet?

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Has she had a bowel movement yet?

 

[reps4life]

Are carrots and a basic worm food mix not enough for gut loading?

Calcium with D3... yes. What's the difference between D and D3?

Calcium with VitD promotes calcium absorption in the gut but should be used less often because it is fat soluble. Every other day should be enough.

 

[blueappal]

Yes. Raising the heat seemed to help. I also picked the largest portion of her shed out of the tank before she could get to it. Im still calling a vet this evening, but I observe a slight improvement.

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[reps4life]

Yes. Raising the heat seemed to help. I also picked the largest portion of her shed out of the tank before she could get to it. Im still calling a vet this evening, but I observe a slight improvement.

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Good, I have had bad experiences with superworms. Not everyone does but maybe as precaution you can try feeding easier to digest items instead.

 

[artes]

I'm glad your baby is improving. I quit serving superworms as well - I noticed decent sized "armor" or "casings" in my baby's poops, and decided I didn't want to risk actual impaction. I just feed mealworms and crickets to everybody now, including adult bearded dragons. I get those nice Vita-Mealies now though, so no one appears to be complaining.

 

[reps4life]

I'm glad your baby is improving. I quit serving superworms as well - I noticed decent sized "armor" or "casings" in my baby's poops, and decided I didn't want to risk actual impaction. I just feed mealworms and crickets to everybody now, including adult bearded dragons. I get those nice Vita-Mealies now though, so no one appears to be complaining.

Arte,

Here is another thought when it comes to superworms. First of all have you ever squeezed the head of a superworm? Even with a crushed head they continue to move around for a long time. Second, they are capable of chewing through thin plastic. No, I am not assuming they will eat thru your gecko's gut but if the gecko does not chew enough quickly it can take a nice nip inside of your gecko's mouth. That's why when I read some threads about "my gecko stop eating superworms", I write, "There must be a reason. Offer other food items."

 

[artes]

Ugh. I would not approve of a mouth nipping from a superworm. Those things freak me out - every time I touch one I get mildly convinced its going to chew my finger off. I'm really happy to stick to the mealworms and crickets. I much prefer the mealworms over crickets though, since I get worried a cricket will bite one of my babies and hurt it. But I'm a worrywort.

Lmao! One of my cats just found an escaped superworm from my leftover worm bin and is now "playing" with it. Show it who's boss Goosie!

 

[blueappal]

My little one seems more active today and climbed on top of her hide. She's also had a couple baby crickets...

Unless she does a complete 180 by Thursday... she's still gonna see a vet.

 

[reps4life]

My little one seems more active today and climbed on top of her hide. She's also had a couple baby crickets...

Unless she does a complete 180 by Thursday... she's still gonna see a vet.

Any stool?

 

[blueappal]

Any stool?

Yes... she actually had one each night since the weekend.

 

[blueappal]

I wanted to post an update on Vector...

She's doing great. I had scheduled a vet visit on Friday, but she improved so much during the week that I decided to skip it. I hope I made the correct decision... which I based on the fact that her health had done a 180. She's eating crickets (4-5 per feeding) and her movements are regular. She's slowing getting back to her feisty self.

Thanks for all your help.

 

[reps4life]

I wanted to post an update on Vector...

She's doing great. I had scheduled a vet visit on Friday, but she improved so much during the week that I decided to skip it. I hope I made the correct decision... which I based on the fact that her health had done a 180. She's eating crickets (4-5 per feeding) and her movements are regular. She's slowing getting back to her feisty self.

Thanks for all your help.

Great

 

[artes]

Yay for Vector!