Kink in Pygmy bearded dragon tail

[Aymin]

Hi guys, I’ve had a Pygmy bearded dragon for a week or two , she’s about 4 months roughly? I’ve noticed a kink in her tail and I’m worried she’s eating and feeding, I’ve got a uvb 10 and a basking spot for her. Is this common?

 

[Sadie]

Hi guys, I’ve had a Pygmy bearded dragon for a week or two , she’s about 4 months roughly? I’ve noticed a kink in her tail and I’m worried she’s eating and feeding, I’ve got a uvb 10 and a basking spot for her. Is this common?

Was the tail like that when you got her? Was she in a tank w/ other dragons? What kind of UVB was being used and what kind of UVB are you using now? NO coils please --- they are inadequate UVB --- this could be the start of MBD we want to correct this now --- what are the surface basking temps and how are you taking them?

 

[Sadie]

I was told the dragon is a Rankins not a Pigmy --- she said the tail looked ok but we need to go over your tank husbandry so she gets the correct health she needs

 

[Aymin]

Was the tail like that when you got her? Was she in a tank w/ other dragons? What kind of UVB was being used and what kind of UVB are you using now? NO coils please --- they are inadequate UVB --- this could be the start of MBD we want to correct this now --- what are the surface basking temps and how are you taking them?

I don’t know if the tail was like that when I bought here. She was in a tank with other hatchlings and I have a coil uvb 26watt 10%. Basking temp is around 35-39 approximately. I’ve got a small temp and humid reader box I put in the tank and can move it around. Other posts say they’ve seen this in their beardies and it can just be a deformity.

 

[Sadie]

I don’t know if the tail was like that when I bought here. She was in a tank with other hatchlings and I have a coil uvb 26watt 10%. Basking temp is around 35-39 approximately. I’ve got a small temp and humid reader box I put in the tank and can move it around. Other posts say they’ve seen this in their beardies and it can just be a deformity.

Ok we need to get rid of the coil UVB your going to have more health problems w/ this bulb please go here and get this bulb its one of the best on the market

Arcadia Pro T5 UVB Kit - Desert 12%

Highly adaptable lighting kit producing UV-rich light Links up to multiple kits Fix inside a vivarium or place upon a wire mesh glass terrarium

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when you get the UVB please post back on here I will help you get it set up for your tank if it has a screen otherwise it would go into the tank 12-15 inches directly above your basking decor piece -- I could post other UVB's but I think your not in the states correct?

 

[Sadie]

Yes they can be born with a kink like that.

 

[Aymin]

Lol there’s so many different opinions and info out there. I live here in Australia and there are successful breeders who use these types of uvbs. Confused

How common are kinks in tails?

 

[Sadie]

Lol there’s so many different opinions and info out there. I live here in Australia and there are successful breeders who use these types of uvbs. Confused

How common are kinks in tails?

I have had a lot of experience w/ the coil UVB's and none of it has ended in good -- please get rid of it