Deformed foot

[broozersfam]

I was watching Bruce explore our livingroom and i noticed that his leg front foot is deformed. I never really noticed it until today. He doesn't seem to have a problem with it because he is still quite a fast mover! I was wondering what could have happened. When we got him it was ok so that leaves me to wonder if he broke it. He's always a great mover and this has me concerned. Any ideas of help?

 

[Jiffy]

He could have hurt it, or it could be a calcium deficiency thing. What type of uv bulb do you have? Do you dust the food with calcium? If so, how often?

 

[broozersfam]

I dust his food every other day i feed him live food. Should i be dusting his veggies (that he doesn't really eat?) I have no idea what wattage the bulb is since we had to replace it twice! He's gaining weight and using it and it doesn't seem to bother him i've even touched it and he went to sleep on me!

 

[wizbee]

Without proper uvb a beardie can develop bone issues. Look at your uvb bulb and let us know which type it is. Is it a tube or coil?

 

[Grogshla]

get rid of anything that he can fall from in his cage.
dont let him wander around your house as there are endless things that can go wrong. Keep your eyes on him at all times.
Get his basking spot up to 110 degrees f and make sure that his uvb tube is a reptisun10 or arcadia 12.
Be sure to dust his live food (use crickets and roaches) with calcium 5 times a week and with vitamins 2 times a week.
Give him a bathe in shoulder deep warm water once a week for approx 15 mins.