Beardie concerns

mattkat2 · 05-25-05, 09:22 AM

We just brought home 2 female beardies on Sat. May21/05.We are first time owners of any type of lizard. They are both about six months old, our main concern is that as of today, one dragon hasn't pooped yet and the other dragon has but, had green diarreha twice (very smelly).Both dragons are eating well, silk worms, cricket's, greens, and some fruit also a few dandilion heads. Our tank is a 60 gallon 48" x 16" x 20", heat is about 75 in the cool end and 88-90 in the basking spot with sand as a substraint. We have given them 2 nice warm baths since getting them. They are very active.
We had alot of visitors the first couple of days .Hopfully this is enough info if anyone has some suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.

ICULIZARD · 05-25-05, 01:16 PM

First things first......It sounds like your dragons could possibly have high levels of coccidia or pinworms. Find a good reptile vet and get a fecal done. Greens and fruits could cause the fecal matter to be green but if it's smelly and runny then you have to consider parasites.

Your temps are too cool. The cool side can be in the 80's and the basking site should be between 100-115.

If you are housing both dragons together, (if you are sure they are both females) then they should be almost exactly the same size. When housing dragons together it's always a good idea to have an extra setup and extra lights available in case of problems.

Good luck.

Megan

peterm15 · 05-25-05, 04:46 PM

i doubble that.. and until there full grown i wouldnt suggest sand.. and when you do want to use sand.. just use play sand.. none of that pet store " reptile safe" calcium crap... do they each have there own basking spot..

ICULIZARD · 05-25-05, 05:55 PM

you doubt what peter?

peterm15 · 05-25-05, 06:30 PM

i dont doubt anything.. im confused.. you were totally right.. i was just adding my 2 cents.. i think you may have mis read what i typed.. i said i DOUBBLE that.. meaning i agree with everything you said

ICULIZARD · 05-26-05, 01:17 AM

ahhhh.....sorry, I should read more carefully!

peterm15 · 05-26-05, 07:00 AM

no prob.. i got worried for a minute that i mis typed something

labomb2 · 06-03-05, 03:43 AM

double ditto that, poop is a good way to tell if there is a problem. funny how I look for poop in all my lizard habitats every day,,,,sigh a breath of relief when all looks normal.
try another warm bath for the one that hasn't pooped. maybe all could be stress related from the new home, visitors and comotion?
Looking now at your original posting date, I hope these problems are now resolved or you have found a vet. 1st time owning and caring for any lizard (or any animal) can seem overwhelming. but it all works out with lots of learning and once you get a good routine, it isn't quite so overwhelming. but it is addicting......

OK< I have now read your newer post about the vet trip, glad they are doing better and you have gotten to a vet. post some pics soon!