Bearded Dragon Cant Move Legs

When a bearded dragon suffers from lower body paralysis it has.

Bearded dragon cant move legs. I was wondering if my beardie is ok because when i feed fer this morning she was acting normal running around and eating then she just stopped and she legs went limp and she drubbed her butt on the ground and her legs didnt stop shaking and i didnt think much of it until when i fed her a little bit ago and her front legs went limp and went torwds her back and did the. Paralysis either in the front or back legs can be caused by impaction because your bearded dragons stomach and intestines run close to the spine. If its a standard impaction thats occurred over multiple days that has caused the paralysis this will usually present as the rear legs of the bearded dragon paralysed.

However if your dragon is walking strangely this can be caused by infections overheating or other neurological illnesses. They may look bloated and their back may be arched. If your bearded dragon cant move its legs at all its likely to be suffering form MBD broken bones paralysis from impaction and spinal injuries.

This lower-body paralysis is a dangerous side effect of impaction and is fatal if left untreated. Bearded dragons can sometimes do strange things but this can sometimes be the reason. This is an entertaining behavior to watch because it will look like your bearded dragon is waving at you.

If you notice that your pet has not gone to the bathroom for at least three days or more especially a week impaction is most likely the cause. Pay attention if your bearded dragon cant move its legs because there are signs your bearded dragon has the metabolic bone disease and it will be a danger to your bearded dragon. Bearded Dragon Digging Digging is when your bearded dragon will begin digging a hole in his or her tank.

Yes bearded dragons can break their legs. Not moving one or two of bearded dragons front or back legs can be a sign of impaction that your bearded dragon might be facing. She is 5 months old.

As Tracie already mentioned please stop feeding him solid foods if hes not able to have a bowel movement as this will kill him eventuallyIf hes broken his spine and is paralyzed from his hips back then this is why hes not able to poop or move his legs and you need to get him to either a Certified Reptile Vet or a very experienced Reptile Specialist Vet immediately as. One reason bearded dragons can be digging is because they are trying to create a small basking area that is more comfortable. No matter how careful you are with your bearded dragon or how much you pamper it sometimes injuries are unavoidable.