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hello guys,i'm normally a boa-guy...problem is,a mateof mine haves a problem with her 5 weeks old bearded dragon...the animal was fit like michael jordan before and now doesn't move the backlegs(i'm german,duno the exactly word).so it doesn't move the legs in the back and doesn't take food,what it did before proper.for quick help i would be very thankful in the name of me mate...any ideas?

Unfortunately, young dragons can swallow food items that are too large, and they can die. The large food items put pressure on the spinal cord as they pass through the digestive system. If the pressure lasts too long, permanent damage can occur. That's why you should be very careful of what you feed your Dragon, and if your Beardie accidentally ingests a large food item, you need to get him to a position where the stomach is hanging down and not pressing on the spine. Shaping a washcloth into a donut shape and sitting the dragon on it so his stomach is hanging in the hole is the best thing you can do for it while you are contacting your vet. Also, bathe your beardie in warm water and up his basking site temp to 110 degrees. If your Beardie extends his hind limbs straight back as though paralyzed or in excruciating pain, he could be paralyzed. (Note: Beardies often extend their hind legs while basking. Don't confuse this posture with paralysis. Just tickle his toes to see if he moves.) If you believe that your Beardie is paralyzed, get to the vet right away.

Good luck,
Veronica
Beautiful Dragons

I agree with Veronica. Keep the beardie as comfortable as possible, and call a vet right now!

i've sended the details to me mate.niceone,thanks,veronica and dragon.

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