Swollen left leg and ankle
- Thread starter FreddyBoy
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Hello,
Sorry your dragon has injured himself. Do you have any pictures we could see of the
swelling?
Can you review your tank setup for us, such as the type/brand of UVB, supplementation,
temperatures, etc?
I wouldn't recommend setting it at home, if there is a broken bone. You can immobilize
the foot/ankle area by using popsicle sticks & gauze with athletic tape to secure it.
How is his appetite?
Since he isn't moving very well I would lower his basking area so he doesn't have to climb
much to bask. You may need to adjust the lights to be sure he is warm enough.
Are you able to get him to a reptile vet for treatment & x-rays?
You can go to this site for help with finding a vet.
www.herpvetconnection.com
Let us know how he is doing.
Tracie
Sorry your dragon has injured himself. Do you have any pictures we could see of the
swelling?
Can you review your tank setup for us, such as the type/brand of UVB, supplementation,
temperatures, etc?
I wouldn't recommend setting it at home, if there is a broken bone. You can immobilize
the foot/ankle area by using popsicle sticks & gauze with athletic tape to secure it.
How is his appetite?
Since he isn't moving very well I would lower his basking area so he doesn't have to climb
much to bask. You may need to adjust the lights to be sure he is warm enough.
Are you able to get him to a reptile vet for treatment & x-rays?
You can go to this site for help with finding a vet.
www.herpvetconnection.com
Let us know how he is doing.
Tracie
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