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[RaeAnn]

Have you tried waxworms or small supers? We got a 50 count of waxworms about 2 weeks ago and already notice Spyra has gained a little too much weight lol.


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[mxw0rld]

They should have a good amount of calcium in them as well. Very good for thin dragons like rescues. I wish Flash was big enough to eat them. He could use some fattening up. I weighed him today and he was the same as when I got him from the grandson. Frustrating because I put more time in with him than my three and not seeing any improvement yet, it's been a week.

Are you weighing him at the same time and same day each week? My vet told us that if you are not doing it at the same time (as close as you can get the time) and same day then the weights will be off.

How long have you had him? Just this last week, right? I would try supers - they have the highest fat content. But you've been doing this for years so I'm sure you know what is best for him.

 

[JUNGLE JIM]

I haven't tried supers yet but I will pick out a few small ones later and try them. I got him last Sunday and weighed him the next day so it's been a week in between weigh ins. Thanks for suggesting the supers, hadn't even thought about them and have been focusing more on the dubia since he ate 16 that one day. Now he eats 3-5 per day. Been giving him probiotics, electrolytes and bee pollen mixed with water daily to keep him hydrated.Might see the vet if he doesn't change for the better soon. Daughter can't afford one but I can.

 

[mxw0rld]

I haven't tried supers yet but I will pick out a few small ones later and try them. I got him last Sunday and weighed him the next day so it's been a week in between weigh ins. Thanks for suggesting the supers, hadn't even thought about them and have been focusing more on the dubia since he ate 16 that one day. Now he eats 3-5 per day. Been giving him probiotics, electrolytes and bee pollen mixed with water daily to keep him hydrated.Might see the vet if he doesn't change for the better soon. Daughter can't afford one but I can.

Here's is a copy of the breakdown my old vet gave us, that I use.

That's great that you would take him to the vet! How often are you doing the probiotic mix?

You could add Pedialyte And organic butternut acorn squash baby food to the mix. And put the Pedialyte in his bath water. That helped Wally tremendously.

 

[Hdrydr31]

They should have a good amount of calcium in them as well. Very good for thin dragons like rescues. I wish Flash was big enough to eat them. He could use some fattening up. I weighed him today and he was the same as when I got him from the grandson. Frustrating because I put more time in with him than my three and not seeing any improvement yet, it's been a week.

Don't know if you've done this or not but have you had a fecal done on Flash? if he's not making any progress and he's eating maybe that's the cause.....

 

[mxw0rld]

Don't know if you've done this or not but have you had a fecal done on Flash? if he's not making any progress and he's eating maybe that's the cause.....

I was just thinking the same thing! Maybe you should go ahead and take him to the vet. Just to rule out parasites.

 

[seadevilfl]

Yes, I have had that happen. I order the 4-pack of 100 (4 small cups) from http://www.phoenixworm.com/

Our bearded dragon Rusty loves them and it's his staple food item.

 

[Dinky-Blinky]

Didn't know they could have earth worms.... looks like a trip to pet shop this week lol

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[mxw0rld]

Didn't know they could have earth worms.... looks like a trip to pet shop this week lol

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I like the way that paper compares it to our food. I think that's cool too see what they are eating if it was human food.

I'll take a steak and potato please, with some Tums on the side! Lol

 

[Dinky-Blinky]

I like the way that paper compares it to our food. I think that's cool too see what they are eating if it was human food.

I'll take a steak and potato please, with some Tums on the side! Lol

Big Mac any day for me lol

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[RaeAnn]

Didn't know they could have earth worms.... looks like a trip to pet shop this week lol

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They can just make sure you get them from a trustworthy place. Earth worms are decomposers meaning they feed on dead animals and plants and even feces. Not knowing how they were raised and fed can raise the likelihood of parasites.


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[Anthony Radford]

Personally, I'll save the earthworms for fishing... that's what they were evolved for in my book... lol

 

[RaeAnn]

Personally, I'll save the earthworms for fishing... that's what they were evolved for in my book... lol

I agree with you completely


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[seadevilfl]

Didn't know they could have earth worms.... looks like a trip to pet shop this week lol

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BSFL (black soldier fly larvae) are not earth worms. They are essentially maggots. Although, my wife would rather I call them worms............lol

 

[mxw0rld]

BSFL (black soldier fly larvae) are not earth worms. They are essentially maggots. Although, my wife would rather I call them worms............lol

She is not talking about BSFL's she IS talking about earthworms!

 

[seadevilfl]

She is not talking about BSFL's she IS talking about earthworms!

Ahh. I see the discussion changed in reference to the Vet's chart.

I'd like to hear from those feeding earthworms. Interesting...

 

[mxw0rld]

Ahh. I see the discussion changed in reference to the Vet's chart.

Yes! The crazy thing is when we get to talking the conversation always changes topics. You just have to go back a few posts to see what we are talking about!!! Lol

 

[JUNGLE JIM]

Not to change the subject but he's never had a fecal done. I guess I could do that in the next couple days. A lot cheaper than what I'm paying the painter's today and tomorrow. He hasn't eaten very much since that 16 dubia day. No worms for fishing or my dragons. I make my own artificial baits.

 

[JUNGLE JIM]

Here is what I make for my fishing trips. Been selling them on ebay for twelve years. This is really changing the subject. Sorry, couldn't help myself. This is just a small sample. Only reason I posted these is that it pays for my dragons and all their needs.

 

[RaeAnn]

Very nice!!


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