I have a 4 month old beardie.She is one of three.Everyone ate mealworms last night and the ohter 2 are fine.This morning she regurgitated a mealworm.We were worried but she was active and alert.Now she is not moving,lethargic and wont open her eyes.She is still breathing.What can I do?Cant find a vet thatsa open.Please help.
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Emergency need help now
Iguanachic
Feb 08, 2003 05:17 PM
Replies (5)
meandmydragon
Feb 08, 2003 06:01 PM
I have been told that you shouldn't feed mealies to baby dragons because of all of the chitin in them, it can cause impaction
Iguanachic
Feb 08, 2003 06:43 PM
she is not impacted,she just went to the bathroom 10 moniutes ago so it must be something else.Please help!!!!
couchj317
Feb 08, 2003 06:50 PM
mealworms are not good for beardies, stay away from them except with adults and even then they aren't my first choice. Stick to crickets and greens. Good luck
eternal
Feb 08, 2003 09:12 PM
How long did you have the lights on for after they ate?.
Some need a lot more heat and light to digest. If the food is not digested, the dragon will be looking lethargic.
hope that helps
couchj317
Feb 08, 2003 06:48 PM
You will probably find a had lump in the lower stomach just massage her stomach and maybe she will live. Give the baths 1-2 times per day until she starts perking up. Good luck and keep us posted.
