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HELP IN MY BEARDED DRAGON!

LoreaN Sep 26, 2003 04:45 PM

Guys! my bearded dragon is behaving wierdly! i do not exactly know the cause. It twitches his head and shakes, when he wants to eye a cricket, he head sways like a snake. I suspect its Vitamin D3 deficiency, it started after i fed him VITAMINS from LM. I NEED HELP IMMEDIATELY! =

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lizardman Sep 27, 2003 02:07 AM

The desciption seems to indicate metabolic bone disease. Most diurnal lizards need UVb light to synthesize calcium into their bones. You did not indicate what your lighting is within the cage. Make sure there is UVb lighting. You can sun your bearded for a few hours & see if there is any improvement in a few days. If there is no improvement, a herp informed vet should be seen. It may require injection(s) of Calcitonin (calcium glubonate).

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