blood in the stool

Question
QUESTION: Hi, I just adopted a 2y old beardie from a very good family with a great set up. However, about two hours after we had him in the house, he pooped and i saw blood in the stool. The owner is claiming that had never happend before, so if i can take his word for it shouldnt be parasites, but i am not sure what is it. We misted him after we got him and he was very thursty, i know too hard of a stool could cause that too. I dont mind taking him to the vet, however i dont want to stress him too much after changing house, etc. He looks very healthy and very active.
Do you think could be the stress? My plan is to watch him over for a few days and if there is still blood will bring him to the vet, what is your suggestion?
Thanks so much for the help!

ANSWER: Hello Teo,

I am sorry about your new dragon!
Do you know what substrate the previous owner had him on, sand or other loose substrate?
Has he gone to the bathroom yet?  If so, was the urate hard or did you notice if he was straining to go potty?
Did he have UVB lights over him & receive adequate calcium supplementation?
I don't think it is stress, but could be too hard of a stool due to dehydration, or calcium deficiency.  Or it could be worms or parasites.  However, I would give him a few days to settle in & get him hydrated & relaxed first.
If this continues or you see considerable amounts of blood, you will need to take him in to see the vet.

Let me know how he is doing.
Tracie

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QUESTION: Hi Tracie and thank you for the respond.
He is on sand is that not good? I though that since is their natural enviroment, that will the best but i am open for suggestions. He has UA-UV floresent light, but i am getting him Mega Ray, i have used them before and i know they are the best.He eats super worms and i got him collards and endive, not crazy about snap peas, squash, zuccini so far, but since we just moved him, i am giving him some time to adjust.What are the best worms? I was reading about phoenix worms, are they any good?
He has been getting Repti Calcium suppliments from his previous owner, however, i see it has D3, is that ok for beardies? I had an iguana and i had him on pure calcium, because i new that D3 is not good.
He went to the bathroom that one time when i notice the blood, the stool and the urate were on the harded side, he went pretty easy to the bathroom; but he didnt come with a dripper or water dish thats what makes me think he is may be dehydrated.
sorry to be having so many questions, but i want him to have the best.
Thank you so much for the help!

Answer
Hello Teo,

No, right now I would take the sand out.  It is notorious for causing impactions, especially if it is the calcium based sands.  If you want to use sand later in the future you can use washed & sifted playsand, it doesn't clump up like the calcium based ones do.
They really live on hardened dirt & clay mostly, but do come across sandy areas.  The sand & dirt though are not calcium based like what they make for captivity which makes it safer since it is more natural.  In the wild too, they have plenty of area to run around & go to the bathroom.  In captivity, they go to the bathroom in their living area unless you have him going in a bath or outside of the tank.  Sand & other loose substrates trap bacteria & fluids from the stool leaving it unsanitary.  
That is fine, the superworms are good staples.  You can try silkworms, hornworms, or reptiworms otherwise known as phoenix worms.  Those are all great choices, or crickets & roaches are good stand bys, too.  
The reptical calcium is fine.  You can use plain calcium for most of the time, but if you would like to throw some of the D3 in a couple of times a week you can.  Though if you are going to be using the Megaray, you may not want to use the D3.  Be careful with that light, it has had some problems off & on for several years.  I have used them in the past & they were very good but they ran into some trouble.  I have heard the lights have early burn out right now.  I haven't had an opportunity to test the new ones, yet.
If his urates were hard, that was probably the cause for the blood in the stool.  Try bathing him & getting some oral fluids into him to help with hydration.  If he eats his greens & veggies that will help with hydration, too.
What is the temperature you will be keeping him at?  Will you use a digital probe or temp gun?

Let me know how he is doing.

Tracie