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I just noticed fresh waste in the tank and there is blood in it! My uro is a baby Ornate, I've had him for 1 month, and this is the first time it has looked like this. He is acting completely normal (basking, running around, etc) and is eating fine as usual (diet is supplemented endive and escarole). He is on vinyl tile substrate and his temperatures are fine.

What could cause this? Should I be very alarmed? (I am!) Should I only be worried if it continues to happen? Please help!

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~ Vamppire
Queens, New York City

I would call a vet!There is somthing in that pic that looks like the end of a fake finger nail.

NP
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~ Vamppire
Queens, New York City

I'd call the vet, and if the vet can get him in today, I suggest doing so. I've never seen anything like that with any of my animals.

The only thing I could GUESS is that he somehow got ahold of something bad for him. JUST A GUESS.

I still think the vet's the best thing for him at this point.
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1.1 mali uro's-Ares and Apollo
1.saharan uro- Iris
1.2 bearded dragon-Hades and Draco
0.2 leo gecko-Kalypso
0.3 tokaye gecko-Sid Vicious
1.0 tarantula-Peter Parker
0.2 dog-cheeka
0.2 zebra finch-beeps
0.2 african gray parrot-keya
1.0 red headed parrot-pancho
0.3 Fish (sorry no names for them)

For questions, comments or updates email is: uromastyx101@yahoo.com

Thanks - bad as in, something hard/sharp, or bad as in, toxic?

Do parasites ever cause blood?
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~ Vamppire
Queens, New York City

>>Thanks - bad as in, something hard/sharp, or bad as in, toxic?

Bad as in maybe he got a worm that crawled into his cage. I mean it is that time of the year that insects invade your house to keep warm.

>>Do parasites ever cause blood?

Not that I am aware of but I'm not a professional.

If you want to contact me I'm going to be on aol instant messenger. sun phoenix 86
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1.1 mali uro's-Ares and Apollo
1.saharan uro- Iris
1.2 bearded dragon-Hades and Draco
0.2 leo gecko-Kalypso
0.3 tokaye gecko-Sid Vicious
1.0 tarantula-Peter Parker
0.2 dog-cheeka
0.2 zebra finch-beeps
0.2 african gray parrot-keya
1.0 red headed parrot-pancho
0.3 Fish (sorry no names for them)

For questions, comments or updates email is: uromastyx101@yahoo.com

Hmm, I live on the 7th floor of an Apt buildling in NYC.. Don't think any creepy crawlers couldve come in from outdoors.. unless there was something in one of the plants in the room. *sigh*

The vet is booked up today, but I just made an appt. for tomorrow evening.

You think you do everything right for these little guys, but you can never seem to prevent things like this anyway =(

He's showing NO signs of anything abnormal, hes very active and was just eating, so I'm sure hoping this is not life-threatening or that he is in pain or anything. I've dealt with too much loss this past month (different causes)... I really don't want another.

Thanks a bunch for the help.
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~ Vamppire
Queens, New York City

well if he is eating and acting normal, then he is most likely fine, as long as he is treated soon. i know how you feel though, you work and work but you can never do everything right. i am sure he will get better with no problem
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vonnie
***There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it. Mary Wilson Little ***

THis is my guess, of course there are so many things, but cocidida is very common in reptiles. And here is a brief discription of symptoms
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Visible Symptoms
A severe infestation can cause bleeding from the digestive system walls (most commonly seen as bloody stools), resulting in weakness caused by anemia from the internal bleeding, metabolic poisoning from an overload of parasites (which produce toxic waste material), displacement of food (the parasites utilize most or all of the hosts food , resulting in malnutrition) - the most commons visible signs being weakness, lethargy or dramatic weight loss.

Another common visible syptom is very loose and VERY smelly stools.

I would certainly consult a Vet on this, as blood in the stool is always a sign of something not quite right ! Hope he will be fine . Let us know how he makes out!

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Eve / PHEve

Okay, the vet did the float test and she discovered he has worms, so he has started a deworming treatment. Need to go back once a week for the next few weeks and she will retest then. She said he looks healthy otherwise.

So heres hoping for a speedy recovery!

Thanks so much everyone!
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~ Vamppire
Queens, New York City

glad to hear all will be ok!
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1 Uromastyx Macfadyeni named Magnus
(Magnus is one of Anne Rice's vampire characters)

60 tropical fish

2 African Clawed Frogs named Reef (olive) and Barnacle (albino)

4 Fiddler Crabs

- Mike
Morris Cty, NJ

Good job on paying attention and noticing the problem before it got bad! Best of luck with the treatments - I'm sure will go well!

Be extra sure he doesn't get dehydrated during treatment. Some medications will dry them out, if I remember correctly. Make sure he's eating his greens (no crickets until meds are done), and do a couple of soaks if you feel you should.

Let us know how it goes!
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Torey
Eugene, Oregon, USA
1.1 Uromastyx Geyri (Joe and Arthur)
2.0.1 Uromastyx Dispar Maliensis (Tank, Turtle, and new neighbor Spike)
1.2 Anolis Carolinensis (Bowser, Leeloo, and Sprocket)
1.1 African Dwarf Frogs (Bruce and Sheila)
1.0 Betta Splendens (Mr. Miagi)
1.1 Felis Domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)
And several miscellaneous community fish

NP
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~ Vamppire
Queens, New York City

great, hopfully soon he will even do MORE awesome, not that the worms are gone. Glad it was not the cocidia, that is tough to get rid of.

Let us know how is doing from time to time.

Pictures Please, heheheheheh
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Eve / PHEve

that was to read NOW that the worms will be gone sorry
Its my keyboard it types strango things, LOL
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Eve / PHEve

I am not very knowledgeable about worms but do recall being told that Magnus was treated prior to when I received him as a standard practice of the store.

He was a W/C Uro who came from my pet shop and was 8" at the time but I did not know his age.

Some questions:

-is there usually a certain age when de-wroming is done?

-any difference if WC or CB?

-do breeders usually have this taken care of before shipping?

Vampire... do you know how old your Ornate is or length? Keep us updated! he/she is a beauty!!!
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1 Uromastyx Macfadyeni named Magnus
(Magnus is one of Anne Rice's vampire characters)

60 tropical fish

2 African Clawed Frogs named Reef (olive) and Barnacle (albino)

4 Fiddler Crabs

- Mike
Morris Cty, NJ