Salazzle (or Salsa), is a very special beardie to me. A friend that works at a petstore as an animal manager was sending me pictures and videos of a bearded dragon they got in that walked weird. It reminded her of my MBD rescue and she wanted to share.
After attempts of treating her for congenital calcium deficiency, and several other things that did not work, she was tested for Muscular Dystrophy. She tested positive.
Then the hunt for someone that can take care of such a special beardie. She would need water therapy, vet care, special housing, and quality of life checks her entire life.
I ended up taking her home. I already have a special needs beardie and most of a set up for another one.
She adjusted to her new big tank quickly. I was worried she wouldn't be able to get around very well because of how poor control of her limbs she had. I was very surprised with how quickly she ran around the tank and how accurate she was when catching insects.
This is her today, almost two months since having her. She has gotten so big and is still as active and spunky as ever! She loves to go out for car rides and doesn't let her disability get in the way of eating all the crickets, worms, and dubia she could ever want.
After attempts of treating her for congenital calcium deficiency, and several other things that did not work, she was tested for Muscular Dystrophy. She tested positive.
Then the hunt for someone that can take care of such a special beardie. She would need water therapy, vet care, special housing, and quality of life checks her entire life.
I ended up taking her home. I already have a special needs beardie and most of a set up for another one.
She adjusted to her new big tank quickly. I was worried she wouldn't be able to get around very well because of how poor control of her limbs she had. I was very surprised with how quickly she ran around the tank and how accurate she was when catching insects.
This is her today, almost two months since having her. She has gotten so big and is still as active and spunky as ever! She loves to go out for car rides and doesn't let her disability get in the way of eating all the crickets, worms, and dubia she could ever want.