I previously posted a message about a bad beardie experience. Im currently trying to figure out how to take care of this, genetically wrong baby. It does eat under its own power, how ever all of the limbs appear very stiff, and eyes are pulled in. Its sibling that died about a month ago had similar symptoms. I know that it is not in the care, since i have dealth with these for nearly a decade. My setups are all the same, and These particular dragons are the only ones not healthy. Any advice as far as making this one survive would be greatly apprecitated!
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Help appreciated!
reptileking85
Oct 28, 2004 05:19 PM
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georgio
Oct 28, 2004 08:00 PM
It's really hard to say with that description only. Are the legs twitching at all? Are they stiff because they can't control their muscles? It may be a calcium deficiency. Calcium is a signalling molecule for the activation of muscles. What sort of light do they have and what kind of supplementation are they given? It could be they had a calcium deficiency when bought and your setup is not giving them the "extra" calcium they need to replenish themselves. I hope the others pull through...
Peter
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PHLdyPayne
Oct 29, 2004 03:17 PM
YOu mentioned that these two bearded dragons were genetically incorrect, why do you say this? If the reason they are not thriving is due to genetic defects, there may be nothing you can do to help them. Have you taken the dragon(s) to a qualified reptile vet?
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