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possible problem

cesktw0 Jul 14, 2005 05:18 PM

I have a baby bearded dragon and i have just noticed some weird behavorial traits that i dont find normal. She kind of walks a little stumbly somtimes but walks and runs fine most of the time but she will like jerk her head to one side and tilt it up at me and lose balance. She will do this alot. Like she tries to look so far up she falls. She just started doing that today and earlier my older 19 yr old brother was holding her and he said that she like rolled in his hand like a dog rolls over a couple times. I didnt see it but i have never had any thing like that happen with any of my dragons. Whats wrong with her please any help would be great. She looks kind of like a drunk bearded dragon thats the best way i can describe it.

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PHLdyPayne Jul 14, 2005 08:33 PM

Sounds like either an inner ear infection, stargazer's disease or neurological problem. Or nutritional deficiency. Best way to find out which is the problem is to take the dragon to a qualified reptile vet experienced with bearded dragons for blood work.

Also, more information on his setup, including how often he eats, what he eats, temps, if any suppliments are used, lighting used etc.
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