So I took Prop Joe to the vet yesterday. The vet was able to carefully pull out some of the moss, but not all of it. She was concerned because we can still feel a large amount in him. She is not sure if he will be able to pass it on his own, but we have started him on a laxative and are putting Vaseline on his rear end to try and help lubricate things. She also had me feed him a couple of crickets which he very quickly ate in the hopes that some of the roughage will help him pass the moss. If he does not pass it by the beginning of next week she said we need to discuss further the possibility of surgery. She mentioned that they have had some success with surgery, but it can be tough on these little guys, and keeping the wounds clean after surgery is particularly difficult. We are hoping he passes it and we don't have to make the difficult decision of putting him through the trauma of surgery or euthanizing him. Thanks to all who have helped throughout this process. I have learned so much and just wish i had found you all before this happened.





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