BBandsCareTaker
Member
Hello everyone,
I just joined this site and am new with bearded dragons, I got my little "Bandit" about 7 months ago and hes growing like a weed! This is my first post, and I apologize if this is repetitive, or if I am doing something wrong (Let me know so I dont make the same mistake).
Well,this is the story:
I was letting Bandit (aka B-Band) run around my room and do as he pleases while I work on all my college assignments. Of course I keep a VERY CLOSE eye on him. He ran into my closet, so I got up to fetch him. He happened to run behind a bin in my closet and I laughed at him. I went to pull the bin away and the shelf above it broke while I was pulling the bin out. I threw my body forward to prevent anything from falling on him (got a pretty nasty cut; well worth it)...but sadly I couldn't stop everything.
I turned around and noticed that he scurried out and was looking at me like...whoa! When he started to walk again he was dragging his back leg
I ran over to him and took a closer look and observed the following:
-Very limp
-Nothing was odd shaped (meaning his leg wasn't going the opposite direction)
-No discoloration
-No blood/cuts
-(while being very careful)Noticed the leg frame(bone) seemed sturdy
-No muscle tension (very soft, and as stated, limp)
-It swelled up a very little bit on his "thigh"
It doesnt seem to bother him, he kept trying to run around being his trouble making self. I instantly isolated him in a box with one of my shirts and emptied his tank of everything so he could not climb. I am very upset about this because I love him to death. (Sorry this is long, but I am trying to give as much detail as possible) I was just wondering what everyones input is about what the problem could be: Broken leg, sprained, etc. He has the proper lighting (UVA, UVB) and is well fed (Crickets + Calcium, Greens); and he is more than well loved. I am going to see the price for a vet to inspect him ASAP, but being a poor college student I want to make sure I dont jump to something dramatic.
I did spend 30min-45min making him a little cast using some gauze and straws to make sure his leg was well supported (I called my cousin who is going to be a vet, and she said I could if I wanted, if I was very careful, but it is not necessary).
So If I could have ANY input it would be greatly appreciated, I love my little B-Band...he is my buddy forever
I just joined this site and am new with bearded dragons, I got my little "Bandit" about 7 months ago and hes growing like a weed! This is my first post, and I apologize if this is repetitive, or if I am doing something wrong (Let me know so I dont make the same mistake).
Well,this is the story:
I was letting Bandit (aka B-Band) run around my room and do as he pleases while I work on all my college assignments. Of course I keep a VERY CLOSE eye on him. He ran into my closet, so I got up to fetch him. He happened to run behind a bin in my closet and I laughed at him. I went to pull the bin away and the shelf above it broke while I was pulling the bin out. I threw my body forward to prevent anything from falling on him (got a pretty nasty cut; well worth it)...but sadly I couldn't stop everything.
I turned around and noticed that he scurried out and was looking at me like...whoa! When he started to walk again he was dragging his back leg
I ran over to him and took a closer look and observed the following:
-Very limp
-Nothing was odd shaped (meaning his leg wasn't going the opposite direction)
-No discoloration
-No blood/cuts
-(while being very careful)Noticed the leg frame(bone) seemed sturdy
-No muscle tension (very soft, and as stated, limp)
-It swelled up a very little bit on his "thigh"
It doesnt seem to bother him, he kept trying to run around being his trouble making self. I instantly isolated him in a box with one of my shirts and emptied his tank of everything so he could not climb. I am very upset about this because I love him to death. (Sorry this is long, but I am trying to give as much detail as possible) I was just wondering what everyones input is about what the problem could be: Broken leg, sprained, etc. He has the proper lighting (UVA, UVB) and is well fed (Crickets + Calcium, Greens); and he is more than well loved. I am going to see the price for a vet to inspect him ASAP, but being a poor college student I want to make sure I dont jump to something dramatic.
I did spend 30min-45min making him a little cast using some gauze and straws to make sure his leg was well supported (I called my cousin who is going to be a vet, and she said I could if I wanted, if I was very careful, but it is not necessary).
So If I could have ANY input it would be greatly appreciated, I love my little B-Band...he is my buddy forever