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Why are my bearded dragons feet twitching?
Caused by low levels of Calcium and Vitamin D3, it’s by far the most common cause of illness in ‘beardies’. Symptoms can be hard to spot, but can include muscle twitching, swollen legs and fragile bones, which can eventually lead to permanent deformities in the limbs, jaw, spine or tail.
What are signs of MBD in bearded dragons?
Signs of MBD in Bearded Dragons
- Lack of appetite.
- Lethargy and weakness.
- Stress.
- Constipation.
Why do bearded dragons watch you?
It’s nice to know that in the wild, Bearded Dragons usually live in close proximity to humans. For example, Bearded Dragons will wave their hands when they feel unsafe and submissive. Some people think this is a good sign, “Look, he’s waving!” But when you understand what it really means, it’s not so cute anymore.
Is MBD reversible?
Treatment and Prognosis Fortunately, if detected early enough, MBD can often be corrected and reversed through making changes and improvements to the husbandry of the animal by providing the needed or adequate levels of UV-A and UV-B lighting and heating, proper supplementation, and other nutrients.
What to do if bearded dragon has MBD?
Metabolic bone disease usually requires immediate oral calcium supplementation, rehydration with fluids, nutritional support, treatment with injectable vitamin D3, and injections of calcitonin (a drug which helps re-deposit calcium back into bearded dragons’ bones).
How do I fix MBD?
The most important treatment for most cases of MBD (with the exception of those cases secondary to a pre-existing medical condition) is proper husbandry. This includes a diet which combines nutrient dense fresh fruits and vegetables with protein sources like crickets and mealworms to ensure properly balanced nutrition.
What are the symptoms of metabolic bone disease?
Typical symptoms of metabolic bone disease include:
- Limping.
- Bowed legs.
- Hard lumps along the legs, spinal column, or jaw.
- Softening and unusual flexibility of the lower jaw.
- Difficulty raising the body off the ground.
- Decreased appetite.
What does it mean when bearded dragon twitches its tail?
This is when your bearded dragon’s tail will twitch (similar to a cat’s tail). Not every bearded dragon will do this, but if yours does it can be an indicator of your bearded dragon’s mood.
Why does my bearded dragon have tremors all the time?
MBD is caused by either lack of UVB light to create vitamin D3 and synthesize the calcium in the blood stream, or a lack of calcium all together. A very common sign of MBD in bearded dragons is what we call “tremors”. Random shaking or twitching. You’ll also notice swelling around the his joints and possibly a swollen lower jaw.
What does it mean when bearded dragon raises its head?
Bearded Dragon Head Bobbing. Head bobbing is more common in males and it when a bearded dragon will repeatedly raise and lower their head. Head bobbing is generally used as a sign of dominance between two dragons.
What does it mean when a bearded dragon waves its arms?
Below is the full list of different behaviors that bearded dragons have and what they mean. Arm Waving. This is when the bearded dragon will stand high on three legs and will raise the remaining leg in the air and wave it in a circular motion. There are a couple of possible meanings when a bearded dragon waves it’s arms.