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Green poop
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:17 pm
by Andrea
Hi,
I had my BTS for about 2 months now and every now and then since she came she’s had green poop.
Sometimes her poop looks normal (compared to other pictures of healthy poops I found online) and then sometimes it’s more runny and green. I took a picture (sorry I know it’s disgusting).
Is this something I should worry about? Does this look like she may have parasites or could it be something else? Her behavior seems normal and she is around 8 months old and eats almost every day or every other day. She’s in a rotation of HQ cat food with veggies, Bluey buffet and eggs with veggies and some fruit as a snack. Thank you!
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Re: Green poop
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:13 am
by splashy07
Personally I do not like bluey buffet. My skinks don't either and it gave them issues even after just sampling it. Not saying it's bad, but not good for mine anyway. If your skink was purchased at an expo or pet shop its more than likely an import. If that's the case I'd recommend a vet check regardless. What type skink do you have? Age?
Re: Green poop
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 11:17 am
by Andrea
Hi,
It’s a Northern BTS and she’s about 8 months old.
I’ve had her for about 2 months now. I purchased her online at Snakes at Sunset.
I just finished treating her for mites a couple of weeks ago too, which I can’t 100% say that she came with them, but I don’t know how else could she get them...

Re: Green poop
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 5:06 am
by splashy07
Can you post a picture? Northerns rarely get mites unless kept in not so healthy conditions, as they are one hundred percent captive bred. In that case, I would definitely recommend a vet check, if there are external parasites there could be internals also. Would like to see her size and weight for her age.
Re: Green poop
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 4:32 pm
by Andrea
When she came 2 months ago she was supposedly 6 months old and she was about 10” long and weighed 116 grams only.
I thought she was very small for her age compared to what I saw online but didn’t think much of it.
Now she is about 8 months and measures 15” long and weighs 334 grams.
I am attaching a couple of pictures of her. Also, she pooped again today, more solid but with a green tone too, and there was an orange-reddish part. I’m attaching a picture of that as well.
I’m very worried so any help will be highly appreciated…
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Re: Green poop
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 4:57 am
by splashy07
Looks good. On the right track, probably not well cared for before you. The poo doesn't look like it should be of any concern. What goes in comes out and if eating vegetable matter that's pretty much the norm. Try adding a bit more protein and insects to diet. Mine love superworms and dubia roaches. Sometimes. I currently do not have any juveniles but when I do insects are a favorite.
Re: Green poop
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 10:33 am
by Andrea
Hi Splashy,
Thank you so much for your comments! It means so much!
So, just to clarify, I don’t have to worry about the orange-red part on the poop or the fact that the poop is green?
Thank you!
Re: Green poop
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 4:51 pm
by Janella
Hi there, the poop is normal looking. The white and orange part is the urates that also come out as well. All is normal.
Re: Green poop
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:38 am
by Andrea
Thank you so much guys for your help! Many of us would be lost without this forum!
Re: Green poop
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:52 pm
by Janella
You are very welcome and that is what this group is here for. To help and educate.
