Best substrate for a Bearded dragon with MBD

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Beardielady102

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Hello everyone, just looking for some advice.
This past year I rescued a bearded dragon from a bad situation. He is around 5 years old and has MBD from his previous owners not using correct heating, UVB or calcium all his life. Long story short he has a bit of issues with his back legs when he is walking but the vet was very impressed with his function and energy when I brought him in! I have been struggling with what substrate would work best for him though because of his issues. I have been using paper towel recently, because he underwent vet treatment for some parasites but now he is doing better. I was thinking about doing tile but I am worried about him having trouble with traction but it needs to be something I can keep pretty sanitary for him. If anyone has any advice it would be great!
 

KarrieRee

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Slated ceramic tile is good but for him w/ MBD I would go w/ something more softer like some textured NON adhesive shelf liner --- its easy to clean w/ vinegar/ water 50/50 --- insects cannot get underneath and cut to the size of your tank - you can get it at your local home improvement store - you can add some soft fleece blankets in his hide some soft towels to climb on etc --
 

Beardielady102

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KarrieRee":16x48mzi said:
Slated ceramic tile is good but for him w/ MBD I would go w/ something more softer like some textured NON adhesive shelf liner --- its easy to clean w/ vinegar/ water 50/50 --- insects cannot get underneath and cut to the size of your tank - you can get it at your local home improvement store - you can add some soft fleece blankets in his hide some soft towels to climb on etc --
thank you so much!
 
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