was this caused by lack of uvb

[Darrell Asper]

Believe it or not the small one is over a year old the big one is 10 months. Can the stunted growth, and stubby fingers be caused from that? The reason I ask is we just picked he

 

[Jaycies]

He is so skinny! What were his conditions when you rescued him?

 

[Darrell Asper]

We actually just got it about a hour before I took that picture, no uvb, and no calcium from what I seen, and they were feeding her pelletized food. Story we got was a year ago they got her from petsmart, and now no one has time for her, so $80, lizard, lights, and tank. Also, the lights they were using didn't even get the heat to 80 degrees. I'm out now buying bulbs and what not for her. Speaking of skinny, I gave her crickets when we got home she ate 4 big ones really quick, and I had dusted them with calcium before giving them to her

 

[gilliesexotics]

Hi, is he able to close his mouth?

Most definitely, if he does not have the right nutrition, including UVB. This will definitely stunt his growth.

 

[Jaycies]

Gillie, how much can they improve this little girl's health?

 

[monature]

Poor baby

 

[gilliesexotics]

Gillie, how much can they improve this little girl's health?

They can make great improvements with giving the right care. If he does indeed have mbd. It will take some time to get him back in shape but it can be done. If he is under a year and a half, he may still grow a little more. The main thing is getting his calcium levels back up to par so he function properly.

Judging on how awesome there 10 month old looks...They will have this kid looking good

 

[Darrell Asper]

Here's a close up of her mouth it's almost like her tounge is to big for her mouth

 

[Darrell Asper]

The picture above is how we got her, I got a zoomed desert light set for her and right away she was up sunning

 

[Darrell Asper]

I couldn't find a small hammock, but we temporarily rigged up a ladder for her, looks like this is how she's spending the night

 

[Darrell Asper]

And she made a friend

 

[Jaycies]

She is such a lucky baby!! And her new "friend" is priceless.

 

[Darrell Asper]

Thanks! Here's are patient this morning, I surprised how fast she took to a hammock, I'm hoping to see some improvement in 2 weeks to a month.

 

[Noella]

Lots of luck with your baby. She's really starting to like that hammock.

 

[Darrell Asper]

She spent yesterday sunning, but look at her back she's not all sunk in like she was Sunday.

 

[Darrell Asper]

One week in. She was at my best measurement around 12.5-12.75" last week. I'm thinking something is working.

 

[Jaycies]

Soooooo glad to hear!!!!!

 

[Darrell Asper]

Update - Baby's getting to be a butterball and using her back legs

 

[cold blooded]

Wow thats great. What a turn around. You're doing a great thing.

 

[davedragon10]

Its amazing how ppl go and buy a pet then neglect them so severely.

Then just try snd toss them once the get lazy.

Good job. Your baby is looking healthy.