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[legolas13]

My lizard has not pooped in a few weeks and I am getting worried he is in a cage with sand and on a diet of commercial reptile food mealworms and fruits and veggies. He is still in control of his back legs and dose not have a bump on his back. I don't really have the money to take him to the vet but I will if absolutely necessary but I was hopping someone would give me a cure. I have also decided to try vitamin oil warm baths and stomach rubs tomorrow. dose any won have any other cures?

 

[Tongue Flicker]

What kind of sand is it on?

Have you tried soaking him in warm water to stimulate bowel movement? Sometimes picking them up like you would a baby by the arms for a few seconds is suffice to make most lizards poo. Also try increasing your temps some more to induce more activity. What are the temps on his basking and cool spot?

 

[KashMoneyExotics]

soak him in 88-90 degree water that covers up to about 2/3 or more of his belly gently massage his belly and he will go to the bathroom later. I have done this with almost immediate results. And please take him off sand use paper towel.

 

[legolas13]

could I use slate tiles and ill keep on doing the belly rub and warm baths.

 

[KashMoneyExotics]

tiles would okay but I would still probably use paper towel because your leo will need belly heat to digest its food

 

[legolas13]

GOOD NEWS !!!! Bobby (my Bearded Dragon) pooped while I was giving him his bath and it was a mess but atleast he got it out I am now trying to change his diet from mealworms to Dubia roaches (just have to convince my parents about the roach part). Anyway thanks for the help!

 

[KashMoneyExotics]

I'm glad soaking him worked remember don't use sand


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[DrCarrotTail]

It's my understanding that mealworms in general are not good for bearded dragons as they eat so many that the chitin (exoskeletons) can clog up their digestive tracks and impact them. I would switch to crickets and/or dubia ASAP.