Deformed in the tail

[Johnno]

I just took over taking care of about a 9month old bearded dragon that wasnt properly taken care of i am guessing. The reason i say this is because his tail is deformed looking and has a large bump on it. From what i have looked up so far it is probably MBD. Can this be cured or will he always be like that? He doesn't seem like he is in pain and loves to eat. I am going to take him to the vet as soon as they let me in. Does anyone have any advice they can give me?

 

[zebraflavencs]

Depending on how far advanced the MBD is, your adoptee ( bravo for you doing this !) might not recover totally, but can have a long and happy life.

Can you pop us up a photo showing the whole dragon and one of just the area you are describing ?

Also, a nice run down of what lighting you have for him, need exact brands and distance away from the dragon, your temps, basking, cool side, and how you measure them, as well as what supplements and diet you are offering him.

At 9 months old, you should be able to bring him back to a reasonable state where the MBD doesn't bother him.

Thanks !
Janie.

 

[Johnno]

ok i will get those pics soon. Thankyou so much.

 

[Johnno]

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac313/Johnno3726/20090713_3.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac313/Johnno3726/20090713_2.jpg
http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac313/Johnno3726/20090713_1.jpg

here are some pics and when i get out of work i will get the info on everything else.