moonmuncher
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I have never owned a beardie looking to start owning them, more reptiles etc. I have done some research ofc on them from the basking areas to uvb in details. I found on craigslist a free beardie one year old with enclosure included calcium powder etc. I noticed soemthing very odd which seemed like early signs of mbd (metabolic bone disease) he front left leg seems to be out of place looks a little flabby and twisted every otherleg fine . i also noticed a sort of hump on his back also a sign. as a begginer im not sure what to do. shoudl i risk taking him in since its in early stages and a younger age can i help this beardie? from the pictures hes been seeming to live on an overload a mealies which i know is not the best as in protein content they lack it.and pellets and peas. Now thats by the piture,and this would make very much sense as to why he is starting to get mbd . He is lacking protein to keep his bones from going all flabby and loose! i feel bad i wan to help but me being a beginner not sure if i can. please help!