Need help quick!!!!

[Rich Garbarino]

So our male has been acting weird the last couple days, not eating, not very active, I know its brumation time but both our lizards have been active. He also let's me handle hum with little fuss which is not normal for him. He's also been looking stressed, black throat and tail. Just now he looked not very well so I picked him up. When I did his mouth was slightly open and I could see lots of liquid. When I went to put him down I noticed some drip out of his mouth. Then I tipped him and blood and liquid drained out, see the pics. Then he kinda coughed, more came outing now he looks still. I think I'm gonna lose him. No local specialty vets around. Any idea what to do or what could be the cause?

 

[HoomanSlave]

First of all, begin performing CPR on him. I'll post other info below, but that should be your top priority.

 

[HoomanSlave]

It sounds like he might have aspirated. Clear all the fluid from his lungs by tilting him upside down like you would a teapot. Beardies who have aspirated will usually have a lot of fluid coming out of their mouth and nose and will have black beards. Vomiting blood can be caused by liver issues.

 

[Rich Garbarino]

Too late, lost him...

 

[Rich Garbarino]

I think you're right about aspiration which seems to have led to a respiratory infection.. About a week ago in the bath he drank quite a bit of water, few days after that is when we noticed a difference in his behavior, not eating and black throat and tail.

 

[Sadie]

I am so sorry to hear

 

[HoomanSlave]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences to you. Take all the time you need to grieve.

 

[Yvonne G]

That's sad to hear. I'm sorry you lost him.

 

[RastaMaDukes]

Awe, sorry you tried. I’d just die if that ever happens to my girl, Puff.

 

[Rich Garbarino]

Thanks. On the hunt for a new one. I have a custom cage and have to fill the void.