Can someone tell me what wrong wit his arm and how to fix it

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Matt7

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i had two basking lights at first and i didnt know i needed a uvb. his arm is limped idk if its broken he runs still. It was fine at first then one day it was like that. its been a while i thought it would get better on its own but its still the same . If any one has any idea plez help.
 

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Does it always stay bent like that or is it just when he's still/basking? It could be from lack of adequate UVB and calcium absorption so using a high quality UVB light in the tank, providing a calcium rich diet, and providing time out in natural sunlight will certainly help either way.
 

Matt7

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Its always bent simetimes when hes miving atound it goes back but i got him a ubv and i thought maybe he broke it but now i think it was cus i didnt have the correct light for 2 months.
 

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It's possible. Be sure to dust his live bugs with a light even coat of calcium powder and offer calcium rich veges like collard greens and kale. Outside time in the natural sunlight is great for him so bring him out as much as you can. Which UVB light did you get? How far do you have it mounted above his basking area? Output varies between lights so their mounting distance varies.
 
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