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My bearded dragon ate a toad, now sick and vomiting. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My bearded dragon caught a common toad (Bufo bufo) in the backyard and ate it.Next morning she vomited the toad undigestet with some other insects i gave her.She didnt wanted to eat and now,the day afer,is very introvert and depressed.She vomits everything I give her but drinks water.I read online that bufotoxin can kill them if they dont vomit the toad...So is there any hope and what should i do?We dont have any specialist for reptiles here so please help me,I love her so much :(.Thanks so much

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 15th, 2017

It is likely thst some of the toxin has entered her system, but hopefully most will have come up with the toad itself. She will lukely be off form a few days and have an upset tummy. If the vet isnt an option all you can do is nurse her, bathe her to try and keep hydration up and just keep a close eye on her.

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