Sperm plug or prolaspe!? Help!

[samilove]

Hello everyone, Zim, my 3 Year old veiled has this weird thing hanging out his butt. He is currently on two meds for "lockjaw" and we are hand feed him a mixture of carnivore and critical care powder. Yesterday I noticed this strange thing by his butt. See picture. I soaked him for about 10mins I'm warm water, which he likes. It didn't come out or move. Please anyone help. The vet is expected to call this morning but your help is much appreciated!!!!

 

[Peachypink]

That is a dried and stuck sperm plug. I had this with the veiled I recently took in with MBD. You need to get him in the shower for 30 minute sessions a couple of times a day. It needs to loosen up and be kept moist or it could cause a tear and bleeding.

Place him on a sturdy plant in the shower and aim the shower head at the wall, let the water bounce off the wall and onto the plant. Make it nice and warm but not hot.

 

[Michelle Maxwell]

How often should them things come out ?

 

[Peachypink]

How often should them things come out ?

Depends. Sometimes I see them every few weeks sometimes once a month.

 

[WAMBO]

Sperm plug. Might try to increase humidity and hydration. Next poop. it may pass. Hornworms are higher in water content than most other feeders.