Massive poop!!

[draftgirl]

I am amazed at the size of my graceful's poop! I have been concerned she may be ready to lay and she has been eating a huge amount of crickets. She hasnt pooped in 2-3 days. I came home to a HUGE poop the size of something a kitten might make. She has been drinking and eating just fine. It has a stinky odor and seems hard and 1/2 is encompassed in a musousy substance. It also has a white (urates?) part that does seem orange and also white. do they do this before laying. Her demeanor is fine and she wants to eat more. I am feeding her less to try to limit the size of a clutch if she does have 1. I rescuced her from a horrible condition at a show. I've had her 2 months with no signs of illness. I am also not 100% sure she wasnt WC. I didnt fill out the form because she doesnt appear ill at all.
WARNING!! IT"S HUGE!

 

[JonRich]

That is some big poo!!

I'd get a fecal done for peace of mind, since you are not sure if she is WC or not. I'd also lessen her feeder/feedings if you feel she might be gravid to control the clutch.

 

[draftgirl]

Thanks Jon, thats what I was doing. Has anyone heard of this before? Could it be something to "clean" her out before laying? I have looked all over for info specific to gracefuls. This forum has been incredible for info! Thanks to everyone for the information and helpful opinions.

 

[Kate]

I agree with Jonrich. I stinky poo could mean parasites.

 

[JonRich]

Thanks Jon, thats what I was doing. Has anyone heard of this before? Could it be something to "clean" her out before laying? I have looked all over for info specific to gracefuls. This forum has been incredible for info! Thanks to everyone for the information and helpful opinions.

I think it might just be a fluke poop. I have had a few large poops with my Chams ( both Male and Female). Just monitor her hydration

 

[drcrossfire]

IDK where the stinky poo theory came from... its still poo. Its not gonna smell like roses!