Pukey Dragon

[SouthernDissolution]

I have a perfectly healthy dragon thowing up?....Why?...The only thing that has changed is I introduced him to collard greens, which he freaking loves...

 

[Jp]

What live food are u feeding Dillinger?

 

[SouthernDissolution]

Crickets, I've always fed crickets from day one

 

[Jp]

Do u think he might have eaten 2 much during a meal? Veg & Crix?

 

[SouthernDissolution]

I give him greens in the morning and crickets at about 5pm. I ran out of crickets and with it being the cold season, the store I get my crickets from is always in desperate supply. So I've had to feed him just greens the past few days. I know he was pigging out on Collard greens, But it really wasn't anymore than he usually eats.

 

[Jp]

He just got over an impaction, his system might be tolerating less now. I'm not sure, keep an eye on him & keep us posted.

 

[SouthernDissolution]

For sure man, Im so discouraged man, I've been up all night with a puking lizard, and I don't have a clue what to do about him....He's super pale right now (his head is)...He perked up a little after a bath...I imagine he's dehydrated after puking so much

 

[Jp]

For sure man, Im so discouraged man, I've been up all night with a puking lizard, and I don't have a clue what to do about him....He's super pale right now (his head is)...He perked up a little after a bath...I imagine he's dehydrated after puking so much

Sorry, bro. I know it can get frustrating, not knowing WTF is the worst. Definitely keep up with the baths 4 more hydration. What are the enclosures temps?

 

[SouthernDissolution]

Basking 105 / Cool side 85

 

[Jp]

Basking 105 / Cool side 85

Temps are fine, that's not the issue. Wish I could b more help, keep me posted.

 

[SouthernDissolution]

It's fine, I appreciate the help you are giving man...I really do

 

[Jp]

Try getting him something besides crix, they can go bad quick. A bad batch of crix had me handing over a bunch of cash 2 the vet, haven't used them since.

 

[Jp]

It's fine, I appreciate the help you are giving man...I really do

It's all good, boss. Anytime.

 

[SouthernDissolution]

What do you suggest besides crickets?

 

[Jp]

What do you suggest besides crickets?

Roaches, superworms, hornworms, silkworms. Mealworms should only be used after they have molted (shed), they are much softer & easier 4 dragons 2 digest.

 

[SouthernDissolution]

Ohhhh man....I can't do roaches, they make my skin crawl....But if they're better for him >.<

 

[SouthernDissolution]

I just tried to feed him some Kale, he has no appetite at all =(....I hate that he feels bad and he can't tell me what the problem is...I help sick people everyday ya know?...Im used to being able to ask what the problem is and treat from there...This is tearing me up

 

[Jp]

Ohhhh man....I can't do roaches, they make my skin crawl....But if they're better for him >.<

Ur not alone. It's hard 2 keep bugs out of the house in Florida with all the wetlands/swamps here, not fond of the idea of bringing them in.

 

[Jp]

I just tried to feed him some Kale, he has no appetite at all =(....I hate that he feels bad and he can't tell me what the problem is...I help sick people everyday ya know?...Im used to being able to ask what the problem is and treat from there...This is tearing me up

That helpless feeling sux, 4 sure. If he doesn't show any signs of improvement in the next couple days, I'd recommend a trip 2 the vet.

 

[SouthernDissolution]

Im gonna try to go to the vet tomorrow...He literally looks like he's dead and hasn't figured it out yet....He's EXTREMELY lethargic, and SUPER pale...He looks horrible....I feel like such a bad parent but I know I didn't do anything wrong....UGH