Question on new adopted beardie - hard sides?

[jgodman1011]

My daughter adopted a beardie yesterday from someone who clearly didn't know how to take care of her (they thought she was a he). Anyway, her sides are quite hard, like where the ribs are. Other than a few missing toes and a curled tail she seems healthy and very active. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what the hardness might be from? Thanks!!

 

[AHBD]

Can you post a few pics of her ? Are her scales stiff or does she have a built up shed ?

 

[jgodman1011]

Seems more internal than external but I will post some pics shortly.

 

[jgodman1011]

It's hard to tell from this picture but she seemed stuff on her sides. I bathed her and now she's softer. Doesn't make sense to me but she seems to feel better. She actually lapped up a bunch of water while bathing too.

 

[jgodman1011]

Sorry that was stiff not stuff lol.

 

[AHBD]

She might have just been nervous + tensed up, that can make the spikes feel harder, and she is pretty spikey. Nice healthy looking girl, and it's good when they drink in the bath, 1-2X a week is fine for an adult.

 

[jgodman1011]

She's much better now. And she did drink a lot in the tub. Thanks!