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Question
Hi Tracie

It is bailey with another question. Bowser doesnt poop regularly and seems to be bloated. I was just wondering how i could help with this.

Also I would like to tell you that I did what you recommended. I got him a UVB 10.0, a thermometer, new foods and paper towels as his substrate instead of wood.

I would really like if you could tell me what is going on with bowser, and if i can help him in any way?

Answer
Hello Bailey,

Great that you got his setup changed around for him!  :-)
How long has he not been going to the bathroom regularly for now?
It is a possibility he could have a slight calcium deficiency since he did not have good UVB previously.  Calcium deficiency will affect their stools.  The reason is because the GI tract is operated by calcium & potassium ions.  The smooth muscles operate with the help of calcium to help with muscular contraction.
Reptiles do everything slowly.  They show illness slowly & most times, they recover slowly.  
How is his appetite coming along?  
Did you try the canned pumpkin, sugar free applesauce & a drop or two of olive or mineral oil for him, daily?  Mix those together, to make a little slurry for him.  Try to get him to take at least 1-2mls through a plastic dropper or syringe daily.  Add some extra water to his daily intake as well, to help make sure he is hydrated.

Please let me know how he is doing.

Tracie