Please Help...beardie seems to have an equalibrium problem!!

[LuvMyHerps]

Just got home today after being away for a couple days and noticed my female is acting funny. I took her out to cuddle and he head will sometimes sway back and forth and when she walks, she seems like she is off balance. My sons assure me she has been eating daily and pooing regularly....Any body ever seen this?

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

Could she be dehydrated by any chance?

 

[LuvMyHerps]

Thanks for the idea. Going to the tubby now.

 

[vickson420]

Hello
What type of vitamins and calcium are you using?Have you changed them at all?Did your son mention anything about her falling at all while you were away?
I agree start with the bath first and then we can go from there.Sometimes simple dehydration can cause unsteadiness.

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

How are your temps? Is there anyway she could have overheated?

Definitely try a good long soak and see how she does after that.

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

Sorry Vicky...didn't know you had posted.

 

[vickson420]

Sorry Vicky...didn't know you had posted.

No apologies needed especially considering how slow the forum is and besides great minds think alike :wink:

 

[LuvMyHerps]

Could she be dehydrated by any chance?

I guess it is possible that she is...She didn't have a tubby while I was gone, which was 3 days. I gave her several soaks and she seems much better today, still a little unstable, but a marked improvement from yesterday. Thanks guys for all the words of wisdom...I knew I joined this forum for a reason...You guys are the BEST!!!!

 

[LuvMyHerps]

Hello
What type of vitamins and calcium are you using?Have you changed them at all?Did your son mention anything about her falling at all while you were away?
I agree start with the bath first and then we can go from there.Sometimes simple dehydration can cause unsteadiness.

No falls, and her vitamins and calcium is the same....I do think it could be a little bit of dehydration.Thanks for the imput...you guys are the best!

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

I'm so glad to hear your girl is doing better! Please keep us updated on how she is doing.