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This beardie hatched today and was having trouble getting out of the egg. After removing him I could see why. He is severely deformed. It's spine just above the tail bends straight back towards its head. Its abdominal cavity is also fully exposed. Amazingly it was the first to pip.

The siblings all appear normal. The parents were also not siblings. Incubation temps were very steady. I think it was just a fluke congenetal defect. It was obvious he would not live so he was humanely put to rest.
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Jaremy Douglas

Wow i am very sorry abourt your hatchling. At least he didnt have to suffer. sometimes not all reptiles come out perfect. Atleast you did the right thing.

Wow that's awefull.... I've never seen one like that... that was severe deformatiy..... Interesting how one can be so deformed and the rest are fine.

Later,
Robert
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I saw some other deformaties on another post it is strange that was the only deformed baby.I don't know anything about things like this but i always thought if there was one there was more. shows how much i know. arrhh you did the right thing.
Kay