my beardie just ate a wasp... he was out of his viv and we noticed there was a wasp on the floor but before we could cup it Cheech run for it and ate it.... is he going to be ok?? please reply back soon! im worried
robstaine
Found this on a bearded dragon forum, it may help?
DON'T EAT THAT!!!
by n00bness on Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:30 pm
My beardie just ate a wasp, I know lightning bugs are poisonous but will the wasp hurt him. It didn't sting him, I'm just worried it could cause problems.
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Re: DON'T EAT THAT!!!
by spurlee01 on Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:39 pm
Wasps can cause problems. You need to watch for swelling of the tongue, wheezing or coughing, and a blackbeard. If you see any of these symptoms go to the vet asap. Since it's Sunday, you may want to call around and see what vets are open just in case you do need to take him. This is the third post I've seen like this in a couple days and the other 2 turned out fine, so hopefully yours will too!
Sara
Sara
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Abby- 8 year old Golden retriever
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Re: DON'T EAT THAT!!!
by n00bness on Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:34 pm
Thanks, I'll be sure to keep an eye on him. I don't think it stung him, are these symptoms of a sting or do they occur after ingestion?
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Re: DON'T EAT THAT!!!
by spurlee01 on Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:52 pm
I think either.
DON'T EAT THAT!!!
by n00bness on Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:30 pm My beardie just ate a wasp, I know lightning bugs are poisonous but will the wasp hurt him. It didn't sting him, I'm just worried it could cause problems.
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Re: DON'T EAT THAT!!!
by spurlee01 on Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:39 pm Wasps can cause problems. You need to watch for swelling of the tongue, wheezing or coughing, and a blackbeard. If you see any of these symptoms go to the vet asap. Since it's Sunday, you may want to call around and see what vets are open just in case you do need to take him. This is the third post I've seen like this in a couple days and the other 2 turned out fine, so hopefully yours will too!
Sara
Sara
Lilly- 8 month old BD viewtopic.php?f=49&t=106413&st=0&sk=t&sd=a
Abby- 8 year old Golden retriever
Jackie- 2 year old Jack Russel mix
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Re: DON'T EAT THAT!!!
by n00bness on Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:34 pm Thanks, I'll be sure to keep an eye on him. I don't think it stung him, are these symptoms of a sting or do they occur after ingestion?
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Re: DON'T EAT THAT!!!
by spurlee01 on Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:52 pm I think either.
From what I gather, this happens quite often, with no ill effects. BUT there is the risk of that wild wasp carrying something not nice, like parasites or bugs. Maybe ring your vet, just to be on the safe side! he may get the runs or something. I dont know much about beardies, but would always reccomend a vet if your unsure!
Time someone invented a muzzle for beardies that are out and about, stop them eating all the random bits and bobs they find 
Shouldn't think it would be a problem, the other forum seemed to come across as though the swelling may be a cause of a sting. The black beard can come at any time anyway, so i'd keep an eye out for swelling really, and given that the wasp was most likely chomped before it knew what was happening, it's likely that everything will be just fine.
As said though, see if there is a vets nearby that you can take the beardie to just in case anything does begin to flare up
Shouldn't think it would be a problem, the other forum seemed to come across as though the swelling may be a cause of a sting. The black beard can come at any time anyway, so i'd keep an eye out for swelling really, and given that the wasp was most likely chomped before it knew what was happening, it's likely that everything will be just fine.
As said though, see if there is a vets nearby that you can take the beardie to just in case anything does begin to flare up
If there were going to be any ill effects, I'd expect them to have already occurred.
Most likely it was chomped the second it reached his mouth and that was that, a nice bit of free range dinner
I certainly wouldn't worry about wild wasps being carriers of dangerous parasites though!:2thumb:
Most likely it was chomped the second it reached his mouth and that was that, a nice bit of free range dinner
I certainly wouldn't worry about wild wasps being carriers of dangerous parasites though!:2thumb:
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