Curled Tail?

[Rivmage]

Hello,

I am considering purchasing an adult female beardie with a curled tail. The owner says that it was hatched that way. It is 2 1/2 to 3 full loops on the tail edge. If I purhcase her I would like to breed her to my male so my question is whether or not this is a birth defect?

Thanks!

 

[peera]

If she was hatched that way, it's probably because A. Her parents were inbred, or B. her mother didn't get proper calcium while she was gravid. If she hasn't been supplied with plenty of calcium since she hatched, there's a good chance she has a calcium deficiency and breeding her would probably be a bad idea as it could hurt her by stealing the little calcium she has. I'd say if you're set on breeding, pass her up and find a dragon you know is healthy.