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23-Jun-08, 09:49 PM
| | Seller | Join Date: May-07 Location: Newcastle Gender:  | | |  Beardy has twisted neck. Could this be UV problem?
My 5 month old central bearded dragon has a twisted neck which puts her off balance a bit. I have previously treated this with alot of natural sunlight but currently, with temps outside being below 18 degrees, this is not ideal. She is one of two breadys in a 4 ft enclosure with two UV10 lights (one 2ft tube and one tornado). Temps in enclosure are 28 - 35 degrees C 24 hrs a day and crickets and woodies are dusted with calsium powder (jurassi-cal or reptii-cal). My male of same age has never had this problem and appears very healthy. Is there something else that I can do to help her? Should I persist with what I'm doing or is she a lost cause? Lots of help and advice needed please.
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23-Jun-08, 09:55 PM
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you have temps set for a 24 hr period...no break or change of temp...?
why 2 u.v's??
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23-Jun-08, 10:02 PM
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Some pics of your setup would be greatly appreciated.
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23-Jun-08, 10:06 PM
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ditto..& pics of both dragons..showing size & neck problem
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24-Jun-08, 08:54 PM
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The temps are set for 24 hr period. Hottest point range is 32 - 35 degrees, Coolest point range is 27 - 30 degrees. There is always a gradient of 4 - 8 degrees so the dragons can self regulate.
The reason I have 2 UV's is because my first UV was a tornado and a friend suggested that a tube would be better (giving greater area cover), so I figured that two wouldn't hurt.
I couldn't get a really good photo of the neck problem because she improved alot today in the sun coming from bedroom window but when it is at its worst her head almost looks like it is stuck on upside down.
In the photo the beardies are next to a 30cm ruler, the smaller one has the problem.
*I'm having trouble uploading photos, I will post them as soon as I can. *
The male is about 31cm from tail to nose and female about 24cm.
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24-Jun-08, 09:01 PM
|  | Subscriber | Join Date: Jun-05 Location: Hamilton island, QLD Age/Gender: 28 | | | |
how bad is the problem?? i have a twisted neck from looking at hot chicks all day....if i was you i would take it to a vet to have a look at (reptile vet) if you are worried.
Post some pics if you want some short advice. ..
but if your worried cause its a mad bent neck,,,,, vet it up,,
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24-Jun-08, 09:01 PM
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are you sure it's a bone problem, i don;t know 100% if this happens in dragons but an ear infection causes head tilting in other animals
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24-Jun-08, 09:06 PM
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Calcium def Your saying???
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24-Jun-08, 09:14 PM
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Does it have a kinked neck or tilting head, Calcium deficiencies can cause stroke like problems, making them walk funny and tilt their heads ect, these are often caused in hot conditions due to a speeding metabolism. The neck area isn't usually a problem with MBD, that usually effect the limbs, tail and spine around the hip area. A good pic is a must for this one.
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24-Jun-08, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BLUNDELL  The reason I have 2 UV's is because my first UV was a tornado and a friend suggested that a tube would be better (giving greater area cover), so I figured that two wouldn't hurt.
I couldn't get a really good photo of the neck problem because she improved alot today in the sun coming from bedroom window | the sun coming in the window does nothing for you uv quatily as the glass (window and enclosure) filters it out.
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24-Jun-08, 10:24 PM
| | Seller | Join Date: May-07 Location: Newcastle Gender: | | | |
Thanks for the feed back.
I have photos but don't know how to upload them on to this sight. Any advice would be welcome.
My beardie had excellent UV today, she was in a shallow open storage container under an open window (I did need to keep moving the conainer around to follow the sun).
I'm not 100% sure it is MBD. An ear infection had crossed my mind but I don't understand why it would correct its self with plenty of direct sunlight.
It looks to me like a head tilt. The worse it gets the more it tilts.
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25-Jun-08, 08:41 AM
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if you cant up load..can you send pic to JasonL via email.....?
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25-Jun-08, 08:49 AM
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To attach a pic first make sure your pic is the right size then press Go Advanced. If you scroll down you will see a manage attachments button, press that & then press browse to find the pic in your computer. Once you have found the right picture press upload & then the pic should be attached to your post.Hope that helps  |
25-Jun-08, 09:11 AM
|  | Regular Member | Join Date: May-06 Location: Hornsby Age/Gender: 34 | | | |
to keep ur dragon warm while shes getting some sun stick a bag or rice in the microwave and wrap it in a towel for her to sit on.
not that that helps with the prob, but i've never heard of that.
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25-Jun-08, 02:12 PM
| | Seller | Join Date: May-07 Location: Newcastle Gender: | | |
I finally figured out how to attach photos.
I hope this helps give more info. unfortunately I don't have a good pic of her neck problem as it has improved dramatically  . When it is really bad it almost looks like her head is on upside down and she becomes quite shakey in her legs. The first time it happened she didn't loose her apitite but this time she did for two days. She is eating well again.
Has any one seen this before. I'd love to know what you all think it is and what you think I should do.
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