Hind leg extension is a symptom of impaction. When that happens they cannot move their legs and it is generally terminal. Impaction is usually caused by eating the wrong or too big a prey item. Just feed them crickets that have bodies no longer than the distance between their eyes and no mealworms and you'll be fine. Beardies lay around and sleep in all sorts of odd positions so I wouldn't be worried.



Beardies need to be very warm to digest their food properly. Therefore, your temp. on the basking spot should be between 105-110 for an adult or sub-adult and 110-115 for a baby or juvenile. The cool end of the tank should be 75-85. Care sheets that suggest lower temps. then this are outdated.



Here's a great site for food and vegs.



http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.com/Nutrition.html



If you have any other questions, please tell us how long they are or how much they weigh.

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• Should I be worried - Dru117, Mon Apr 2 00:24:40 2007
• No you shouldn't - BDlvr, Mon Apr 2 05:28:40 2007
• RE: Should I be worried - B22, Mon Apr 2 15:34:38 2007
• RE: Should I be worried - LeoLady420, Tue Apr 3 12:19:08 2007