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Today I had my female out of her tank, and she pooped on me (which is normal), except there was some blood in her stool. I'm positive she's pregnant, so I was wondering if this was a side affect, or if she needs to see a vet? She doesn't appear to be in pain, and is quite active.
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Christina

1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bacardi & Tequila Rose)
0.0.3 Hermit Crabs (Malibu, Merlot, and Corona)
1.1.0 German Shepherds (Indy & Kiya)
1.0.0 Corn Snake (Sambuca - RIP)

I'd bring the dragon and the fecal to the vet.

a tiny amount of blood may not be cause for concern..but blood can mean parasites, among other things. A vet check and fresh (less than 36 hours old, refrigerate, don't freeze) stool sample for a fecal is a good safe precaution to ensure its not something serious.
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PHLdyPayne

Thanks for the replies. Unofrtunately, the only reptile vet in my area is "on a personal leave", so I don't really know what I can do, as I am a student, and have no means of transportation out of the city. If she doesn't show any signs of it again, or seems in good health, can the vet check up wait?
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Christina

1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bacardi & Tequila Rose)
0.0.3 Hermit Crabs (Malibu, Merlot, and Corona)
1.1.0 German Shepherds (Indy & Kiya)
1.0.0 Corn Snake (Sambuca - RIP)

That's really a personal decision you'll have to make.

while you may not get the best exam from a regular vet, any vets office should be able to run a fecal and ID any parasites for you. the question is if they WILL, call a few, you should be able to find one. thsat would at least get the parasite ? out of the way.
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hanging out under heat lights burns up my brain cells!!