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Beardies poop

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Question

Fecal
Hi Diane,She just had another bowl movement and I dont know how to explain it, It looks like a sack that you can see all the insect parts and stuff inside,It doesnt look like poop. I will attach a picture on what this looks like. Thank you

Answer
My guess is it is just a need for some of the pro biotics to boost gut bacteria...(the list of stuff I sent earlier) If, after treating for 3 days, it doesn't change or gets worse, I would get a fecal done. If possible, try getting her to eat only greens for a few days. She actually may have had a bit of a blockage and that is what came out all at once now. Do double check the temperatures to make sure they are in the needed range..you may even want to boost them up another 5 degrees.  Also, try to get some water into her.  With insects, if you can, go down to a smaller size...maybe offer a few(2-3) small wax worms as a treat... but try the greens only for a day or two first.  Of course if she really wants to put up a fight and not eat her greens, you can bury the wax worms in some super finely chopped greens..when the worms move..she may grab at them and get the greens.  Also, since the legs on the crickets are pretty much the hardest part of them, try removing the hind legs..I know..gross, but hey!! we do what we have to do for the critters!!