Defecating an entire worm?

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My poor Captain Butt has me really scared. He was acting normal until he defecated a whole, dead wax worm. :eek: Then he starts swimming really fast all over the tank and through the plants. After a few minutes he calms down and I haven't tried feeding him for 2 days. Im feeding him now and he seems to be doing fine and is eating well. I don't know if, maybe, Im feeding him too much (2 every other day) or if it's something else. I'd love any advice/info/etc.
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Did he defecate it, or vomit it back up? Often if they eat too much, they'll throw it back up to keep it from rotting in the belly before digestion. Usually this is a case of feeding too much. But 2 waxworms every other day doesn't sound like a very healthy diet. Waxworms are very fatty. Have you tried feeding earthworoms?
 
It definitely came from the rear. I didn't realize waxworms were so unhealthy. I'll try earthworms as soon as I can get some.Thanks you:)
 
Waxworms have a very tough skin which may have preserved it. It is often recommended to pierce the worm before feeding it so that the newt can digest it better.
 
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