Why is my bearded dragon shaking and twitching?

Why is my bearded dragon shaking and twitching?

Shaking. A bearded dragon that is shaking or moving in abnormal, jerky motions is exhibiting another sign of calcium or vitamin D deficiency. Not getting enough of these nutrients can lead to metabolic bone disease.

Why does my bearded dragon have muscle spasms?

Caused by low levels of Calcium and Vitamin D3, it’s by far the most common cause of illness in ‘beardies’. Symptoms can be hard to spot, but can include muscle twitching, swollen legs and fragile bones, which can eventually lead to permanent deformities in the limbs, jaw, spine or tail.

Why is my bearded dragon all of a sudden not eating?

Bearded dragons need to feel comfortable in order to thrive. While we’re not saying they’re high-maintenance lizards, a change in their conditions can cause them to become stressed and lose their appetite. The most common causes for this are changes to their diet, lighting, temperature, and humidity.

Why does my bearded dragon keep flipping over?

If you notice your bearded dragon flipping over, this is most likely a sign of atadenovirus. This serious viral infection can lead to death in some cases, but with the proper care, most bearded dragons will survive and live a mostly normal life.

Can a bearded dragon have a stroke?

A stroke can very easily end up with your bearded dragon paralysed. So if your bearded dragon is paralysed down one side of their body, with the other side functioning normally, then a stroke is a very likely suspect.

Why is my bearded dragon’s eyes twitching?

It might be Blepharospasm: Blepharospasm is an involuntary eye tic or blinking that some bearded dragons experience.

Why is my bearded dragon not eating anything?

Impaction occurs when your bearded dragon is not able to “pass” something they’ve eaten. The most common causes of impaction are using the wrong substrate (such as loose particle substrates), feeders that are too large or contain hard shells, and inadequate tank temps.

What happens if a bearded dragon has a seizure?

In severe cases, bearded dragons may even begin to have regular seizures. Bearded dragons suffering from advanced MBD will also likely lose their appetite and as such, refuse to eat and need to be syringe fed.

Why does a bearded dragon sleep at night?

Like humans, they are also diurnal, meaning they are awake during the day, and will sleep during the night. Bearded dragons also love to eat, which is why, as this article aims to explore, when a bearded dragon’s appetite becomes reduced, can become worrying for many owners.

Why are the bones of bearded dragons so weak?

Due to a lack of Calcium, which can often result from a lack of UVB (explained further below), dragons can become so weak that their very bones deteriorate, leaving them fragile, weak, and headed for death. BUT MBD doesn’t have to be mean an untimely death!

Why is my bearded dragon not eating enough?

There are number of reasons on why your bearded dragon might not eat enough. Small baby bearded dragons of up to 16 weeks of age can eat 3-4 times a day. Juveniles of up to 28 weeks can eat 2 times a day, and all adults above that age – once a day. The stress can be caused by both external and internal problems.

In severe cases, bearded dragons may even begin to have regular seizures. Bearded dragons suffering from advanced MBD will also likely lose their appetite and as such, refuse to eat and need to be syringe fed.

Like humans, they are also diurnal, meaning they are awake during the day, and will sleep during the night. Bearded dragons also love to eat, which is why, as this article aims to explore, when a bearded dragon’s appetite becomes reduced, can become worrying for many owners.

How to tell if a bearded dragon has metabolic bone disease?

The radiograph above depicts both a healthy bearded dragon (top) and a bearded dragon with Metabolic Bone Disease (bottom). Dragons that have a severe case of MBD will very clearly look deformed. Often times, limbs will appear frail and limp, being drug along as the dragon walks, unable to support the weight.

What causes seizures in bearded dragons?

Seizures may be caused by low calcium levels in the bloodstream, and this may start out as just one muscle or muscle group twitching and, over time, may progress to tremors and full-blown seizures. Bearded Dragon seizures are most commonly related to calcium problems.