cait_lr
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Hi everyone, I'm kind of freaking out right now. I've been private messaging people left and right, and I'm honestly terrified for my baby's life. I think my sulcata is beginning to show signs of possible MBD?
Long story short, there was a misunderstanding when it came to purchasing his UVB lightbulb a while ago, and we ended up using the wrong kind for about 3 weeks. As soon as I realized he wasn't getting the proper UVB he needed, I bought a replacement bulb immediately. However, he's recently started to begin showing symptoms of MBD, such as lethargy, unwillingness to eat, soft shell & plastron... ): I'm so worried right now. He hasn't been eating very much at all lately, but tonight I was (thankfully) able to get him to eat some spring mix. However, he's gone back to sleeping and hasn't moved since. Tomorrow I'm planning on soaking him in baby food, as well as purchasing a calcium bone.
Does he have MBD? If so, is there any kind of cure? My parents are in a bit of a financial situation, and told me they can't afford to take him to a vet. I'm honestly terrified, I don't want to lose him. ):
Oh, here is some more background information just in case:
-He is roughly around 2 months old, about 3 inches
-He lives in a 30 gallon tank
-Average temp. of about 82 degrees, basking 95, night time mid 70's
-Moist coconut fiber substrate
-Daily soaks, around 10-15 minutes
-Diet consists of mostly grass, weeds, spring mix, and the occasional kale, cucumber & carrots. Calcium supplement is added around once or twice a week.
Thank you everyone.
Long story short, there was a misunderstanding when it came to purchasing his UVB lightbulb a while ago, and we ended up using the wrong kind for about 3 weeks. As soon as I realized he wasn't getting the proper UVB he needed, I bought a replacement bulb immediately. However, he's recently started to begin showing symptoms of MBD, such as lethargy, unwillingness to eat, soft shell & plastron... ): I'm so worried right now. He hasn't been eating very much at all lately, but tonight I was (thankfully) able to get him to eat some spring mix. However, he's gone back to sleeping and hasn't moved since. Tomorrow I'm planning on soaking him in baby food, as well as purchasing a calcium bone.
Does he have MBD? If so, is there any kind of cure? My parents are in a bit of a financial situation, and told me they can't afford to take him to a vet. I'm honestly terrified, I don't want to lose him. ):
Oh, here is some more background information just in case:
-He is roughly around 2 months old, about 3 inches
-He lives in a 30 gallon tank
-Average temp. of about 82 degrees, basking 95, night time mid 70's
-Moist coconut fiber substrate
-Daily soaks, around 10-15 minutes
-Diet consists of mostly grass, weeds, spring mix, and the occasional kale, cucumber & carrots. Calcium supplement is added around once or twice a week.
Thank you everyone.