Reptaid for RI?

[janjan20]

He doesn’t look big in that pic…as far as the pooping goes it’s up to you. I would try and keep his stress down to a minimum, maybe give him some more outside time.

 

[Pluto_the_Panther]

He doesn’t look big in that pic…as far as the pooping goes it’s up to you. I would try and keep his stress down to a minimum, maybe give him some more outside time.

I think I might give it a few more days.

 

[Pluto_the_Panther]

Still no poop. Not sure how much longer I should wait. He seems ok though. He eats voraciously.

 

[Pluto_the_Panther]

How is his hydration? I’ve had mine go 2-3 weeks (at the longest) with no bowel movement. Not saying this is normal but from my experience the lack of movement/activity along with meds has stopped up my guys. Most recently when treating pinworms. I did not notice the Reptaid making them go to the bathroom any faster. If he’s eating and you haven’t already, try giving him some hornworms or silkworms. I find that this helps my chams. He will also be less likely to become impacted. Also, keep an eye out for any bloating or abdominal distention. Hope this helps, I know it’s pretty stressful for you.

Did they ever go a full 3 weeks? Like 21 days?

 

[janjan20]

Yes, but this happens mainly in the winter time bc they are housed outdoors. I currently have one that was a daily pooper that is going on 2 weeks. He was treated for pinworms early March and that seemed to off set his schedule. I do feed them less when they don’t poop but more hydrating feeders.

 

[Pluto_the_Panther]

Yes, but this happens mainly in the winter time bc they are housed outdoors. I currently have one that was a daily pooper that is going on 2 weeks. He was treated for pinworms early March and that seemed to off set his schedule. I do feed them less when they don’t poop but more hydrating feeders.

I've been feeding dubias that I've been filling with water. Probably will get more worms today.

 

[janjan20]

I would stick to silk worms for now, just to keep things more lubricated.

 

[Pluto_the_Panther]

I would stick to silk worms for now, just to keep things more lubricated.

Hornworms ok?

 

[elizaann2]

Hornworms ok?

Hornworms are basically a water balloon. should be good to feed those too

 

[kinyonga]

Just found these…
http://www.muchadoaboutchameleons.com/2014/07/melleri-mouth-maladies-giving-reptaid.html

 

[Pluto_the_Panther]

I think he pooped!!!

 

[Pluto_the_Panther]

What are those little orange things

 

[elizaann2]

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I think he pooped!!!

HUZZAH!!!!!

 

[elizaann2]

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What are those little orange things

Not sure...

 

[Pluto_the_Panther]

HUZZAH!!!!!

Yeah at least while he's on the medication it seems like 2 plus weeks is "normal"

 

[Pluto_the_Panther]

The entire brown part was also covered in a layer of mucus.

 

[janjan20]

Yaaaaayyyyyy!! Can’t tell what the orange bits are…unsure of the mucous. I’ve seen it in mine every so often.

 

[Pluto_the_Panther]

@janjan20 He seems a bit lethargic and sick so I was wondering if I could maybe try a half dose or quarter dose of reptaid? I don't think that would be too overwhelming to his body right? Hoping it might perk him up and give him the energy to get up in the mornings on his own.

 

[Pluto_the_Panther]

I think I will try a half dose of reptaid tomorrow since his RI is back.