Poop problem

[Andy Bloomfield]

Hi all my BG Bob is usually having at least one poop every day but for the last 3 days he has not gone at all , I have given him a bath and all his temps are the same and I am still feeding him the same food , but he has been shedding . Is this normal or could there be a problem.

 

[gilliesexotics]

Hi, is he on a substrate?

Some can go a week or two before defecating. Typically it is related to heat, hydration and activity.

 

[Andy Bloomfield]

he is on Reptile bark , he has been quiet lately but like I said his temps are all normal

 

[cold blooded]

Its possible he injested the bark and is having trouble passing it. Is he an adult? Is he eating still?

 

[davedragon10]

Its possible he injested the bark and is having trouble passing it. Is he an adult? Is he eating still?

Thats what I was wondering too. Im not familiar with reptile bark. But never use substrate thats made up of little peices, especially with baby's

 

[Andy Bloomfield]

He is an adult yes and he is still eating , he has pooped twice now since I posted last

 

[cold blooded]

Thats good news. You think the shedding was causing him issues? Has he ever had these issues shedding in the past? Did his poops look normal? Either way i think washed childrens play sand is a great alternative with fewer risks than the bark. Feeding from a bowl or removing him to eat will help too.

 

[Andy Bloomfield]

Thank you very much for all the great advice , he seems fine now.
I have only had him 3 months so I don't know about any other shedding issues.