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my boyfriend just told me that his friend that has 3 beardies wants to get rid of one that "had something wrong with his back legs". i helped him identify the problem and it was terminal impaction. the beardie passed the food but still doesn't use his legs much. it happened a few months ago. they were born january 1st so they are about 6 months old. i'm thinking since he got this far he might be ok. i don't mind, im always getting rescues. i just don't want someone careless to get it. plz help me. thanks =)

err... if it was terminal impaction it would be dead (Terminal=no hope/death)

But anyway... as to whether you should buy it, I would say no. If he's offering it to a good home & you feel up to caring for a creature with special needs, then sure, go for it!

-Bonnie

Yeah, if you think you can provide for him, go ahead. I had a baby at the pet store i worked at once that had broken its back, or caused bad bone damage to its back, because of mbd. hje couldnt move his back legs at all but could still poop. We made special accomadations in his tank and he eventually could chase crix with the legs pulled off!

But you shouldn't have to pay for a lizard that is going to be this way
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0.1 Bearded dragon
0.1 mexican Black kingsnake
1.1 Leopard Gecko's
0.0.1 Tokay Gecko
1.0 Blue Tongue Skink
0.0.1 Reverse Okeetee Corn
0.1 Anerythristic Corn
0.0.1 Red Tegu
0.1 Bullmastiff
4.1 Cats

It's very rewarding (and challenging) to take a handicapped beardie. If you're capable and willing to provide a good home for him/her, then by no means should you have to pay! Good luck in whatever you decide.
-Nicky
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We chase misprinted lies
We face the path of time
And yet I fight...
And yet I fight
This battle all alone
No one to cry to
No place to call home
-Alice In Chains-
1.1 Bearded Dragons: Gordo & Chiquita
2.2 Cats: Zeus, Remi, Kiki & Delilah

sorry guys, it was terminal ingestion. it happened when he was about 1 mo. old and now he is 6. he will give it to me for 20 buck instead of 30. he paid 60. i have taken in a few rescues before so it's not anything new. i just learned how to list my pets so i'll do that soon. thanks for help. i think im gonna get him.

Terminal Ingestion? What is that? That doesn't make sense to me.
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My darling boy, Dino

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her you go. would u like fries with that. http://www.dachiu.com/care/abeard.html

its under diseases and disorders.