Sulcata ate straw

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Hello, my 9 month old sulcata ate straw, I’m not sure how much, but I’m concerned about it not digesting well and causing impacting. Should I be worried?? Thank you soo much
 

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Hello, my 9 month old sulcata ate straw, I’m not sure how much, but I’m concerned about it not digesting well and causing impacting. Should I be worried?? Thank you soo much
It will probably be okay. Soak him for an hour or more every day for a couple of weeks. Feed some opuntia cactus too.
 

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Hello, my 9 month old sulcata ate straw, I’m not sure how much, but I’m concerned about it not digesting well and causing impacting. Should I be worried?? Thank you soo much
What Tom said, and with our scorch, give some cucumber or zucchini slices too. Gotta stay hydrated, neighbor ;)
 

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Thank you!! Will do :)
If you dont have opuntia cactus, check out Mexican stores or even Food City for Nopal cactus, super cheap too! With yours being so young and little, you won't need much. But dont overdose it, or you'll have poop creeks all over.
 

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