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I recently noticed on my Mali Uromastyx, Rex, who is 6 years old, that both of his front feet are swollen. The foot part (not the appendages) is what is swollen. It is the strangest thing. Has anyone encountered this before?
I was thinking he maybe broke an appendage thrashing around in his hide box as he sometimes does...
His diet is the same as always, he is very healthy and active.
His diet includes endive, escarole, greens, hibiscus, bok choy, dandelions (when available), etc.
I use a 100W basking bulb and 1 florescent UVA/UVB bulb in a 50 gallon terrarium with hide box with tunnel. Substrate is millet.
Thanks for your help!
Crissey
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Crissey
Panhandle of Texas, USA
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1 Egyptian Uro - Nessie
1 Mali Uro - Rex
1 Saharan Uro - Spike
1 Box Turtle - Earl
1 African Spurred Tortoise - Esther

Whether the swelling is from a break, infection, or an illness like gout, the only way to help him is to get him to a vet. The sooner the better. We can't provide the help and information you need, unfortunately.
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Torey
Eugene, Oregon, USA
1.1.3 Saharan Uros (Joe, Arthur, Hitch, Lefty, and Skywalker)
3.0 Mali Uros (Spike, Turtle, and Tank)
1.1 Ornate Uros (Scuttlebutt and Shazzbot)
1.3 Collared Lizards (Ripcord, Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Niacin)
2.0 Green Anoles (Bowser and Sprocket)
1.1 Chubby Housecats (Roscolux and Jenny)

Bulb wattages are irrelevant. The important detail is what temps are produced, and surface temps specifically.

This type of problem is most often a substandard temp problem, basking specific, that builds up over time. Metabolism and bio systems aren't running nearly well enough, and infections and other issues set in.

So what are your specific temps?
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