I think Burt has been sick??!!

[burt-the-beardy]

just been upstairs and noticed in Burts tank there is crushed up crickets splattered everywhere!! must've happened within the last 2 hours, dont think its poo because you can see actual bits of crickets and its all up the glass and spread everywhere in his tank. what's up with him????

 

[crypticdragons]

Kinda sounds like he regurged. Whats his temps like? Did he at a lot faster than normal?

 

[burt-the-beardy]

Kinda sounds like he regurged. Whats his temps like? Did he at a lot faster than normal?

hubby fed him yesterday (crickets) but he hadn't eaten any of his greens today. temps are fine. he seems to eat loads really quick all the time, do you think he just pigged out? he hasn't got the runs or anything and he seems ok in himself. thanks by the way x

 

[crypticdragons]

what time was he fed? You shouldnt feed them any later than an hour prior to lights out so that it gives them time to digest the food. Some times they just regurge. It happens. Keep an eye on his behavior and his bowel movements for a few days. If he regurges again or starts having nasty smelling or loose stool than setup a appointment with a vet.

 

[burt-the-beardy]

what time was he fed? You shouldnt feed them any later than an hour prior to lights out so that it gives them time to digest the food. Some times they just regurge. It happens. Keep an eye on his behavior and his bowel movements for a few days. If he regurges again or starts having nasty smelling or loose stool than setup a appointment with a vet.

he was fed in the afternoon about 3pm, the day before yesterday. thanks I'll keep an eye on him. x

 

[renich]

Burt is 6 months old, right? How often are you feeding him proteins?

 

[valkryja]

Loki did this a while ago. I fed him more crickets than usual and at a time he wasn't used to (before work, he only had about 40 minutes of basking time before he was running around chasing them), and it was pretty scary since he was just sitting there shaking slightly, very dark, surrounded by his meal. But then I cleaned it up and he was fine, never happened again. I wouldn't worry about it unless it becomes a common thing. Try feeding him a bit less at a time so he takes it slower.