Angie Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 my bearded dragon is unwell. just wondering if anyone might know whats wrong with her. Im not sure, but i think its a girl.shes really small, but usually really lively, until the last couple of weeks.she cant walk.its got to the stage where im handfeeding her. She still has an apetite and im feeding her small frequent meals of mealworms and fruit salad, as she is quite weak. I got priscilla and Rocky a couple of years ago as babies.they had there tails eaten off by the larger bd babies, but i have never had any problems with them til now. I was told that they wouldnt have a very long lifespan due to them having no tails.but they are very much loved pets, and hopefully it isnt anything too major. any suggestions or even if you know a good vet i could take her to that deals with dragons, would be much appreciated. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 whats the temperature a cool end and basking area? could be constipated has she passed a stool lately? maybe give her a warm bath to help her out. if female maybe egg bound? they will produce eggs regardless of a male present. short tailed wont effect lifespan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 the tank is around 40 degrees. the fruit sallad and mealworms i have just been giving her this week as softer food in case she was constipated, otherwise she usuall has a variety of foods for her diet,including crickets and other live insects. I was thinking that if she was a girl she could be egg bound,but how would i check for that? she has always been a lot smaller than rocky, but she is fiesty and enrgetic until now. she has been pooping ok, so i had ruled out constipation.and she gets plenty of calcium and vitamins from her diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 having the calcium in her diet is no good if you don't have the right lighting light bulbs need changing as well as they reduce their effect with age i change ours every 6 months try ringing the zoo for a vets name locally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Have a look at the post in this section "So finally Tequila's on the mend". As LA said you can feed a lot of calcium but for a number of reasons it may not be being absorbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 i have the reptile lights, but havnt changed it for about a year! so i better get them a new one. i also take them to there outdoor cage every sunny day, they spend a lot of time outdoors. I have the desert sand,but not deep enough if she were to lay eggs. i never noticed her digging. thanks everyone for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 is it defecating regularly? does it have a slight bump on its spine? are front and back legs paralysed? does it have trouble defecating? do back legs tremble slightly when it tries to move? does it have a hard lump in abdomen? (be very gentle when feeling) have you found a vet in your area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Lynfield veterinary centre 6264335 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Sunlight is better than a UV light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Lynfield veterinary centre 6264335 well done bulldogod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 she is defecating regularly no bumps on the spine spine all legs appear to be paralysed no trouble defecating no leg trembles no lumps in her bally(I gently lay her on her back to have a feel,but there are no obstructions thanks for the number, i will phone the vet in the morning yes i do think natural uv is much better for them, but i keep them inside at night and when the weather is crap thanks everyone:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 doesn't sound like impaction then and egg bound usually only affects the hind legs good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuffaDragonNZ Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 temp is a bit hot 40 degrees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 40 is good i find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 40 is good for mine to, can always tell when its right by colour coming out better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 i have made an appointment for her at the vets for tomorrow morning,$65 for consultation!yikes!...she is a lot better today,wriggling her body to move around.gave her a bath and she wasnt as impressed as rocky was,he loved it.I didnt know you could bath them.lol....she still wont take any greens,but will willingly take live foods from my hand. heres hoping she is on the mend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 as long as they can get away from it if they feel the need to.Mine are outside now and have no heat during the night at all.have not heard any complaints from them yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 ive been misinformed from someone who told me off for having a pool in there tank when i first got them.they loved to go and bathe, but this guy told me it would cause condensation and give then pnumonia. so i took it away. they love there outdoor cage,and burrow into the hay inside the cage in the late afternoon before i put them back in there indoor tank.but im scared they will freeze to death or die from the condensation if i were to leave them out all night!lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 but this guy told me it would cause condensation and give then pnumonia that is a possibilty without adequate ventilation a misting with a water spray is good though. or a bowl in their outside pen insects direct has some good photos on here of his beardies covered in duckweed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 deserts like where they come from can have pretty cold nights so I figure they should be ok,they seem to be able to pick a dry spot and semi bury themselves for the night.I have my older female in with the water d`s and she spends alot of time in the water??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 i put a beardie in about 2 inch's of water last year, she put her head under and appeared to be sleeping....3minutes later up the head pops for a look around lol....must try find the vid prior to this i had had one do this for over a minute but i pulled her up :oops:. but yes from what i have observed they do seem to really like a good swim and sometimes to just sit an bath/soak it up you just dont want too much water around permanently, a shallow dish for drinking is plenty, they may use it as there toilet so small is best so you can clean/freshn up every day. I find if i have salad in there every day they dont drink neally as much and vice versa...too many baths and not alot of vege gets eaten veges is best....moderation is key i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 I took priscilla to the vets today.she has a broken back! ....the vet thinks that with the reptile light being old, and not having her outside over winter, her bones have lacked the calcium. i have to inject her with calcium shots for the next week or so to see if she improves. I also have some anti-inflamatries for her. she had xrays, and her back is broken lower down her back, two vertibraes:( the vet said she looks like she will recovery but only time will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 not having her outside over winter??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 natural sunlight,I think she is meaning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 yeah, not enough sunlight over winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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