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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It will probably be okay. Soak him for an hour or more every day for a couple of weeks. Feed some opuntia cactus too.
Thank you soo much! Already started soaking and will look for opuntia cactus
 

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