parasite?!

Question
i had left for a couple of days and asked my older brother to watch my herps for me. while i was gone he had put a branch from my western fence lizards [wild caught] into my beardies viv. im really scared my beardie got a parasite. do u think i should get a fecal exam

Answer
Hello Nick,

Actually, it will probably be perfectly fine.  Though, I don't recommend putting tank decor in from other reptiles, especially wild caught ones into captive bred ones, but if the branch was clean it is probably fine.
Keep a close eye on the stools & if they change consistency or color for no certain reason, then I would get a fecal.
Keep me posted.  Of course, if you absolutely want to get a fecal, there is no harm in getting one.  

Tracie