Beardy worming

[kupper]

Hi guys , interested to see what you all use to worm your bearded Dragons ? Got an adult pair of hets that I gave to a mate about 2 yes back and he has handed them back to me not in the best of health not eating regurly and having a hard time getting them to put weight on ! What stuff do I use and how much

Cheers
Chris

 

[Dave]

Worm-aid should be available at a petstore or you can go into a vet and buy some.. like $12 for a bottle, buy some jump start too from Zilla (appetite stimulator )

 

[kupper]

dave where do i get the jump start from?

 

[Dave]

Petstores, vets may have it.. A few stores in QLD stock it and can freight to doorstep but some people get it from USA stores..

dave where do i get the jump start from?

 

[kupper]

you wouldnt happen to have a spare bottle i can buy off you do you? googled it and its all from USA . can you bring that sort of stuff over?

 

[Kirby]

go to the vet, and get them to prescribe Bactrim from the Chemist, work out the dosage. it does well, with no negative side effects like other medications.

 

[Dave]

No sorry, I don't have any left.. I have to order some, I can see if I can find you the QLD store that sells it.. I think they charge $16 a bottle and can freight all over Aus.. And Yes you can bring that into Aus.. I was going to buy some Megarays (MVBs) from a US store.

you wouldnt happen to have a spare bottle i can buy off you do you? googled it and its all from USA . can you bring that sort of stuff over?

 

[kupper]

bactrim is an antibiotic??? i didnt think it would have any effect for nematodes or parasites , i know from fish treating days and BAYFISH that praziquetal is the main acting ingrediant in most worming meds, but if this has worked for you then i might give it a go. what where your dragons symptoms when you used it?

 

[Kirby]

Bactrim treats Coccidia and other internal parasites. visit the vet.

David Vella (sydneys exotics veterinarian) uses and prescribes it.

 

[kupper]

wasnt doubting you mate simply curious , ill give the worm aid a go with the jumpstart dave see how we go with that then if no improve off to the vet !!! if you coudl send me a link for the jumpstart dave that would be great

 

[Dave]

http://www.zilla-rules.com/products/caloric-supplement-appetite-stimulant.htm

shows you what it is.. you could prob find it cheap as chips on Ebay.. I'll try and find that QLD store

 

[kupper]

awesome i checked ebay no luck !!! obviously you have bought them all on ebay?

 

[Kirby]

i would recomend waiting 2-3 weeks untill the beardies have settled in, then getting a fecal sample to see what, and how much parasites they have.

 

[Dave]

I can't find the website at the moment, thought I favourited it! I will pm you when I get it..

 

[Miss B]

I use Worm-Out gel. I get it through work (vet clinic).

 

[Kirby]

Slowely the Pet Suppliers who import products from overseas and disperce within Australia and widening there range to more herp products. Most stores should now be able to order many T-rex products including Solar drops (a liquid D3 suppliment) and Bone Aid (liquid calcium) had a look through the books at work today for 09 couldnt find any herp specific wormers unfortunately.

but honestly, contact your vet for a fecal exam, and from there they will prescribe a treatment. its $30 odd for the fecal (this will show them what parasites and how much), and prescription free, treatment is about $14 and from there you can self dose accordingly as Bactrim is safe, doesnt effect good gut flora unlike other treatments.

 

[kupper]

went to the vet yesterday need to get a few fresh turds and give them to him, see how we go !!! ill keep you posted

 

[Dave]

Good luck