Blue Tongue Skink Stunted Growth

[KingCaramel]

My Northern Blue Tongue Skink (Caramel) is 2 years old now and is only 14 inches long! I can't tell if he is short or unhealthy. I really need help to know how to fix it if he is unhealthy and I need to know if he still has a chance to reach a healthy size.

[splashy07]

Please post some pictures of him so we can take a look.

[Y33T]

He might have a huge growth spout coming like one of mine did, when my boy was 2 he was very small, probably about 14-16inches for a while, I used to assume he’s stunted too until one day he is suddenly 21inches and still growing apparently. He’s almost 7 and very close to 23 inches now.

[KingCaramel]

Thank you for that information it really relieved me of some stress. Here are some images of Caramel my Bluey so you can look at them.

[KingCaramel]

I was also wondering if the dip in his tail is a problem of him not being fed. I have been feeding him pretty frequently to help him and nothing much has changed.

[Y33T]

ooh, looks like he has MBD so unfortunately he’s unhealthy, was he like this before you brought him home or did it appear later?

[KingCaramel]

Thank you for that information, without that I would've not found out. I'm trying to get him into the vet. Do you know any way I could help him with this disease.

[KingCaramel]

Honestly, I should have been more prepared before getting a Bluey.

[Fatal_S]

I'm so glad you came and asked and will get to a vet. MBD is a horrible disease, but now you can at least get it treated and hopefully your skink can still live a healthy, happy life.