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Pareeeee · #1 (**permalink**) 11-14-2006, 11:13 PM

Gave Auzzie a bath a while ago. She drank ALOT of water in the bath, and then started breathing strange like it was hard to breathe. Then she started spouting water out her nose, and then she threw up some, then she pooped some nasty wet stuff. Took a while for her nose to stop 'bubbling"

anyway, wondering why this happened?!

stu · #2 (**permalink**) 11-14-2006, 11:19 PM

Don't add beer to the bath next time! Their alcohol to weight ratio is a little different than ours!

Sorry, but in all seriousness....never heard of something like that.

Slithers · #3 (**permalink**) 11-14-2006, 11:21 PM

perhaps she drank too fast and barfed a little bit. i have personally never seen it happen, but it wouldnt worry me unless it happened again.

Good Luck

trendkill · #4 (**permalink**) 11-14-2006, 11:21 PM

Sounds to me like she inhaled some water... it went down the wrong pipe. I think I've gagged after doing the same.. so her body was just reacting. Keep an eye on her... if the bubbling or vomitting continues, take her to a vet. Otherwise, I think she'll be ok.

SSReptiles · #5 (**permalink**) 11-15-2006, 04:05 PM

I had one female that did this. I was worried at first, but i was told this happens when they drink too much to fast.
I have one beardie that sleeps when he's taking a bath. lol!!!

Yungair23 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-15-2006, 04:09 PM

I had a nile monitor that when taking a bath once he threw up the water he was drinking and it was all mucousy (sp?)

All_American · #7 (**permalink**) 11-19-2006, 08:27 AM

my older female does this as well. I have come to the conclusion that she drinks and keeps it in the back of her throat and when she puts her head up it just over flows into her mouth. Its kinda like drinking milk and laughing and having it come out your nose. LOL

I have not seen any ill effects from this happening.

insaneguitarist · #8 (**permalink**) 11-19-2006, 08:31 AM

My female Ball did this not to long ago. I was told it could be dehydration and just drank to much to fast. I dont think its anything to worry about unless it happens again. I hope what Ive said helps! Take care

SoulSmilen · #9 (**permalink**) 11-19-2006, 08:36 AM

Yes, it's drinking too much too fast.

If you don't already have a water bowl in the cage, I would put one in there. Everyone says they don't drink from bowls, but if you put something visual in the bowl (like a rock) and pour water in it when the beardie is next to it (so the water makes noise and the beardie can see the movement when it hits), it will learn it's there and stay hydrated rather than having to drink all it can in a bath.

Pareeeee · #10 (**permalink**) 11-20-2006, 09:03 PM

ya i have a bowl but never thought of putting a rock in there. will try that

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