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I have a concern

caseyseitz

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Today I was holding Xander and he pooped on me. It isnt a big deal really but it was runny. Is there something wrong with him? Should I be worried?
 

Elders

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Depends, it could be due to great hydration, or it could be cocidia....more than likely it's due to a well hydrated dragon, but if it smells like you'd rather run away and bury your head under ground maybe it'd be worth a vet visit for a fecal analysis.

Was the poop solid? Just a lot of liquid? Or was the brown all puddle and smelled likeep terror?
 

caseyseitz

Bearded Dragon Egg
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it was a little solid and a little watery. It was brown ( or green. I couldnt tell) and it stunk bad. But It always has.
 

Elders

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it was a little solid and a little watery. It was brown ( or green. I couldnt tell) and it stunk bad. But It always has.

Just for the sake of being on the safe side I would schedule a fecal test...worst case scenario you pay some cash and find out he's just super hydrated and ok, worst case you get some mess to clear up any parasites he has.
 

caseyseitz

Bearded Dragon Egg
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ok. I dont know of any reptile vets here. I dont drive and I am disabled. I dont know what to do now
 

caseyseitz

Bearded Dragon Egg
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well his poop was normal when he pooped on me today. i guess it is nothing but a worried mama. he is finally shedding his skin... yay
 

PatsyB

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If the poop stinks I would have it tested. My rescue Dolly had very stinky poop, so bad that she would smell after I cleaned it up. It was formed but lots of water in it so I just assumed she was well hydrated. I had it tested and she had pinworms. We treated it and she is fine now. Poop is perfectly formed, not a lot of extra liquid and doesn't smell.
 

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