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SICK SKINK!
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 5:59 pm
by fbimostwanted101
My BTS I think threw up or has direrea. The last thing he ate was Bananas, and before that last week was cat food but he already pooped before that. He did it in his water dish that I had to empty out. If it isn't a big deal then I won't take him to a vet, but if it is then I will. Can you guys give me advice. I just now found the vomit/poop.
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:05 pm
by fbimostwanted101
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:25 pm
by mom22wins
Is he acting normally otherwise? I know I've heard others talk of their bluey's throwing up and they were fine. Sometimes there is a problem with some foods. Did he ever have a problem with bananas before?
I'm sure the other members of this forum will have more to add.
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:00 pm
by NomadOfTheHills
Banannas=gross poop. If there are no other signs, he may be fine.
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:15 pm
by Kya Ajiira
my skink eats banana and he is fine but maybe he has to much hum how to put it mushy food watery bleh not solid food? i recall reading a post on soemthing similar and they said to try feeding more solid food o.0
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:36 pm
by Fatal_S
Bananas can cause some skinks to get some nasty poo. How is the skink behaving? Anything else abnormal? If all else is normal, I would personally keep a close eye on him, go back to his normal, no treats meal, and see if he returns to normal in a day or two. Any other negative signs would warrant an immediate vet visit. This is my opinion. I'm certain other, long time keepers will chime in soon. Wishing you luck.
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:39 pm
by Tattoo
I agree. Keep a close eye for a day or two and hold the bananas.
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 9:48 pm
by evil pixie
Bananas should not be a regular fruit given; they are very high in potassium which, I believe, can cause problems with Calcium absorption.
What I could make out from the picture, it just looked like unprocessed poo; keep an eye on him for a few days and see if anything is out of place, behaviour-wise.
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 11:02 pm
by shingleback aus
maybe feed some differnt kinds of fruits for a while and try to feed him more solid food

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:08 am
by Leigh
What are the temps?maybe too cool,is he going into brumation?maybe ate too much and nature told him to ditch it.Looks like he didnt like the cat food,was another thought.
