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I just noticed my 10 year old Uro has a lot of blood in his stool. Almost looks clotted in little clumps like berries. His subtrate is bird seed. he is in a large 8' long wood and glass enclosure (I got from Pet Kingdom in San Diego). He has the right lighting and the temps are correct. I used to be a member here years ago and learned everything here.
He eats greens, kale, peas, sugar snap peas, corn, carrots, bean sprouts ect..

He is fat and has a great appetite and is active. He doesnt look or seem ill at all. I have had him for 10 years.

I will take him to a vet (any suggestions on a herp vet in San Diego?) But would like your input.
should I be really worried> Could it be his greens were not chopped up small enough???

Thanks, Kelley

hey, i emailed you. sometimes they stick them in the spam filter so check in there for an email from kingsnake. it is about a vet.
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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 ***

I think it's coccidia that sometimes makes the stool look as though it has blood in it - could be a different parasite, but I know one of them does. I would get a fecal check asap with your herp vet. Even if it's the food, it will be a good idea to get the fecal done for your peace of mind.
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Torey
Eugene, Oregon, USA
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