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My Water Dragon is lethargic, Loose/Snotty stools all over the enclosure, sleeping a lot and not eating and losing weight.
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Published on December 2nd, 2017
Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. Confirm proper environmental parameters. Low temperatures can affect activity, appetite and digestion in reptiles. Soak him in a warm 50 /50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 20 minutes. This can warm him up and may treat or prevent minor dehydration. Offer appropriately sized crickets and mealworms as well as fresh, chopped greens and fruits. Follow the link below for more information regarding care. http://www.anapsid.org/waterdragons.html
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I’m sorry that Toothless is not doing well. The signs you describe actually sound quite concerning. I would carefully assess your husbandry and enclosure set up to make sure the temperature, humidity, water quality, nutrition offered are all appropriate. Most importantly, I would suggest you have Toothless examples Ned by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Good luck.
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