I bought a baby argentine black and white tegu at the hamburg show on february 28. Just yesterday I noticed him stop using his front legs every once in awhile. First thing I thought of was impaction but its only periodically and when i pick him up he uses them again? I am soaking him incase and if it gets worse may try some olive oil. Do you agree impaction? I had a beardie act like this (well alot worse) and it was and I soaked and gave oil and it passed. He is kept onsphagnum moss. I know people are against it with babies but I believe in allowing them to dig. Any suggestions?
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Could you describe what you are seeing in more detail? I'm not quite getting a picture of "not using the front legs".
Is he eating in his enclosure? Signs of impaction are usually straining to defecate and regurgitation of food.
A more common problem with young growing lizards is calcium deficiency. Their diet is not in proper Ca
(calcium
hosphorous) proportion because they eat a lot of pinkie mice, insects, eggs, and ground turkey. Perhaps he needs more supplementation with Vit D or a different arrangement with the UV bulb. Proper temps are essential for metabolism of these nutrients as well.
Just some thoughts....
OK, apparently a / and a P makes that weird smiley. That should read (calcium / phosphorous) without an emoticon.
i noticed that lol i was like "why is there a little face in there?"
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