What's wrong with my lizard?

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What's wrong with my lizard?

Postby Kermit_the_Skink » Fri Jul 25, 2014 2:07 am

I noticed yesterday that my lizard has a strange bump on his back! My sister thinks it's his rib cage (which means I'm underfeeding him!!). I'm not so sure.

Can anyone help??

I'll try to post a pick later.
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Re: What's wrong with my lizard?

Postby Fatal_S » Fri Jul 25, 2014 2:26 am

If the spine is bend creating a bump, it might be MBD. If there's a dip in the spine near the lower back, it might be from climbing the walls too much. If there's a mass, it could be an abscess. When you post pictures it will be easier to tell what's happened.
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Re: What's wrong with my lizard?

Postby Kermit_the_Skink » Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:16 pm

Thanks, Fatal_S. I went to the vet today and she said it was MBD and I have now lowered my UV light. I had it too far away!

I cried when I found out!! I tried so hard to not let this happen but I mixed up the distance... :'(

Thanks for all the help though
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Re: What's wrong with my lizard?

Postby sacs4010 » Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:22 pm

You made a mistake, you did what was right and corrected it. I know our blue tongue skinks are pets, but they are our children in a way. No one is born a perfect parent, there is no such thing as a perfect parent manual. We just do the best we can and learn. I am sure your pet/child loves you none the less and would understand.
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Re: What's wrong with my lizard?

Postby El Lobo » Fri Jul 25, 2014 9:52 pm

Supplementing food with calcium and vitamin D3 will be more beneficial that UVB lights.
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Re: What's wrong with my lizard?

Postby Fatal_S » Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:33 pm

Yes, a calcium+D3 supplement used regularly (I do every second meal) is good for bone health.
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