New dragon, no poop

[Tatrtots9198]

Hey everyone! I'm new here and I just adopted a very handicapable adult male dragon 3 days ago. He's my first dragon in probably a decade so I'm a little rusty, but I've done tons of research on how to care for him (always open to tips though!)
So I'm a bit concerned because he hasn't pooped since I've gotten him. I figure that it could very well have to do with a bit of relocation stress but I still just wanted to see how normal everyone thought it might be.
Since I've had him, he's chowed down on a few crickets, a couple roaches, some of his collared greens, and I can't tell if he's eaten a piece of squash but those veggies are constantly available to him. He just doesn't seem to be as voracious an eater as I expected which could explain the lack of poop, but I still wanted to see how long your dragons have handled some sort of relocation stress and whether this was how it manifested. Any advice is appreciated, thanks in advance!!!!

 

[Hdrydr31]

Welcome to the forum!!! and that's awesome that you adopted him!! Welcome back to the world of beardies!!
It sure can be the relocation stress it can take about a week for them to settle in, it could be that he just doesn't poop very often, I've heard some only poop 1 time a week.. Mine goes every day sometimes she will skip a day... Have you done a nice warm soak? (mine will only go in her bath)
We love pictures and details of your set up.

 

[Tatrtots9198]

thanks so much! I've given him two baths so far. My plan was to do one every other day. Still no poo but he seems to only enjoy his bath for about 10 minutes before he decides he wants out.
So as you can see from his pics, his set up is a little scarce right now. He came with most of what he has. And also, he doesnt have any back feet. The girl who gave him to me rescued him from a pretty bad situation, but we're making the best of it now!
Im hoping that as he gets more comfortable, he'll start eating more. He only eaten a few pieces of collared greens and and not too many bugs. Also, as more of the tools/toys ive ordered come in, im hoping to make his habitat a bit more suitable.

 

[Hdrydr31]

Awe he's beautiful!! Love his coloring!! All I would say is keep things low so have a hide on both the cool and hot side.. maybe consider a ramped platform for him to get up to his basking lights that would be easier for him to climb..a fall could be pretty hard on him..
When you get a chance and if you haven't already check out the link in my signature line we are getting a thread together for general info that has a couple of really good links for food items.. As an adult he won't eat as much proteins so it's going to be more greens/veggies/fruits..

Kuddo's to you for taking him in that's awesome to see him standing all tall and proud..

 

[Tatrtots9198]

Thanks so much for all the suggestions and info! I'm definitely checking it out. That's a really good idea about swapping out his basking platform. Like I said, he's pretty handicapable but I'd hate for him to have a harder time than he has to. I actually cut down a yoga mat and placed that under his repticarpet hoping that would give him a bit more cushion in case of a fall or just walking around on his nubs

 

[Hdrydr31]

Thanks so much for all the suggestions and info! I'm definitely checking it out. That's a really good idea about swapping out his basking platform. Like I said, he's pretty handicapable but I'd hate for him to have a harder time than he has to. I actually cut down a yoga mat and placed that under his repticarpet hoping that would give him a bit more cushion in case of a fall or just walking around on his nubs

Awe that's awesome about the yoga mat great idea.. keep an eye on his nubs, climbing is good it keeps their nails in good shape just not too high for him...

 

[Tatrtots9198]

just wanted to share: Lt. Dan has finally pooped..... in my bed. naturally.

 

[Hdrydr31]

Yea but yuck lol

 

[PatsyB]

He's adorable! Definitely get him something that is easy to walk up and down. Even the most capable beardie can fall and hurt itself.

 

[Tatrtots9198]

I read a page on beautifuldragons where someone built their own platform & ramp using polystyrene sheets and premixed grout painted over. Does that sound reasonable to you guys?

 

[Hdrydr31]

I read a page on beautifuldragons where someone built their own platform & ramp using polystyrene sheets and premixed grout painted over. Does that sound reasonable to you guys?

I believe so if you check out the DYI section there are a few that have done that. I don't have any experience in that area just that you need to air things out really well..

 

[PatsyB]

Lot's of people do stuff like that and it turns out really well.