Are you sure this was a qualified reptile vet? If not I would make sure, I have seen some really bad calls from vets which cost the life of the animals. The symptoms Randi stated are text book descriptions for MBD in the later stages. I have never heard of it being caused by anything bacterial. Bacterial would mostly likely kill quicker too, MBD is a gradual deterioration. Check out the link for more info (its about iguana’s but it holds for any reptile) and Randi you should think about getting a second opinion. There is no reason to but the animal down, MBD can be treated. The limbs can return to use of properly treated, however any deformities of the bones will remain.

-Mike
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• back legs don't work - randi, Mon May 19 21:21:47 2003
• RE: back legs don't work - mikecoscia, Tue May 20 07:53:33 2003
• RE: back legs don't work - girliegirl, Tue May 20 10:16:07 2003
• RE: back legs don't work - mikecoscia, Tue May 20 16:39:21 2003
• RE: back legs don't work - girliegirl, Wed May 21 11:09:55 2003
• Just an FYI...I heard from Randi, it's not MBD... - SpidermanMom, Wed May 21 12:46:31 2003
• I would get it checked again..... - mikecoscia, Wed May 21 17:36:06 2003
• To be sure... - randi, Wed May 21 19:03:14 2003
• Initially... - azteclizard, Wed May 21 19:22:56 2003
• okay good.... - mikecoscia, Thu May 22 15:44:11 2003