START OF MBD???

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BriLeigh1

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Hope I uploaded the image right, this is drake. I thought she was a boy for the first few months I had her lol that’s why her name is drake. She’s around 6 months old (my best guess) and I noticed her back looks like this all of a sudden and I’m super worried. I could just be paranoid (like I always am about her) my main concern is MBD, I have her uvb bulb and the right basking temps but I bought a new screen top for her viv because I have a cat who kept walking on her mesh screen and started to break it so I got a new one that’s stronger and I’m scared its been blocking the amount of uvb she needs. I hope I’m just being paranoid but please help me out I’m worried about her
 

AHBD

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Hi there, she's a wee bit thin so you see a slight bony ridge which is normal. No sign of MBD but she could stand to gain a bit of weight. Other than that she looks good. :)

You can attach the uvb fixture under the screen by using twine or wire .
 

BriLeigh1

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AHBD":1odcn7hk said:
Hi there, she's a wee bit thin so you see a slight bony ridge which is normal. No sign of MBD but she could stand to gain a bit of weight. Other than that she looks good. :)

You can attach the uvb fixture under the screen by using twine or wire .

I’ve been watching her loose some weight, which I believe might be because she has a parasite. I have an appointment to take her to the vet to find out for sure but I recently moved her into a 40 gallon viv which has stressed her out a bit so hopefully a trip to the vet will give me some relief about her loosing some weight. She’s still eating, just not as much as she usually does :(
 

Drache613

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Hello,

I agree, that is just the hipbone, but not the start of metabolic bone disease.
Since she has reduced appetite, taking her in to get a fecal is a good idea. Also, as already
suggested, mounting the UVB light underneath of the screen would be a good idea too for a
stronger UVB exposure, too.
Let us know how the fecal turns out.

Tracie
 

BriLeigh1

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No parasites thank goodness, she was just stressed out from me moving her. Yesterday and today she started eating like she used to. I wanted to ask where I get the light fixture to hang it in her tank? They don’t have those at the pet store and also what light would be best for her once I get the light fixture. I’ve heard the T8 and the T5 are good but I want the best for her
 

Drache613

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Hello,

That is great she is doing better & doesn't have parasites, either. I'm glad she has started
eating more again, too. :D
I would recommend getting either the Reptisun 10 T5 tube or the Arcadia D3 12% or 14% T5
tube. They are both great bulbs. You can get the Arcadia tube from Todd at this website:

www.lightyourreptiles.com

The Reptisun is usually found on Amazon or Petmountain.com.
You can purchase the light fixture along with the light, too.

Tracie
 

Drache613

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Hello,

Sorry for not getting back sooner!
Yes, that is absolutely top of the line light. Getting the light fixture along with the light is a
great idea. Todd gets those shipped out quickly for you also.
How is your dragon doing today?

Tracie
 
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