Can you breed a bearded dragon with MBD?

Technically a male who has had MBD caused by insufficient supplementation should be fine to breed but I would not risk it.

Can you put two Beardies together?

Territorial Creatures Bearded dragons can have intense territorial streaks, particularly the males. Never keep a pair of two male bearded dragons in the same enclosure. A male and a female together might work, too, but it’s important to be aware of the likely possibility of reproduction.

Can you put bearded dragons and geckos together?

Bearded dragons and leopard geckos should not be kept together. Bearded dragons are way bigger than leopard geckos, the leopard gecko would end up as food for the beardie sooner or later.

Can a bearded dragon live with a tortoise?

It’s usually not a problem to have a bearded dragon and a tortoise in the same house. In fact, under certain circumstances, they can even get along in the same tank—given they have plenty of their own living space. Both species are usually solitary and tend not to be aggressive by nature towards other animals.

Is it bad to have a bearded dragon with MBD?

It can be painful and weakening for a beardie. We will talk more about the cure and prevention of MBD in bearded dragons. Keeping bearded dragons is fun, and it is easy to care for them. However, the problem comes when people are not well informed about the ideal diet for their beardie pets.

Is there metabolic bone disease in bearded dragons?

Metabolic bone disease or MBD in the bearded dragon is exceedingly popular and remains a big threat. It can be painful and weakening for a beardie. We will talk more about the cure and prevention of MBD in bearded dragons. Keeping bearded dragons is fun, and it is easy to care for them.

How long does it take to reverse mbd in bearded dragons?

How Long Does It Take to Reverse MBD? Unfortunately, it can many months to reverse MBD and in some advanced cases even longer! Some owners have reported it taking up to 6 months to get their bearded dragons walking and moving regularly in advanced cases of Metabolic Bone Disease.

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.

It can be painful and weakening for a beardie. We will talk more about the cure and prevention of MBD in bearded dragons. Keeping bearded dragons is fun, and it is easy to care for them. However, the problem comes when people are not well informed about the ideal diet for their beardie pets.

Metabolic bone disease or MBD in the bearded dragon is exceedingly popular and remains a big threat. It can be painful and weakening for a beardie. We will talk more about the cure and prevention of MBD in bearded dragons. Keeping bearded dragons is fun, and it is easy to care for them.

How Long Does It Take to Reverse MBD? Unfortunately, it can many months to reverse MBD and in some advanced cases even longer! Some owners have reported it taking up to 6 months to get their bearded dragons walking and moving regularly in advanced cases of Metabolic Bone Disease.

Why do bearded dragons need to be in the Sun?

Bearded dragons need exposure to the sun’s UVB rays in order to metabolize calcium and synthesize vitamin D3, which both are vital for good bone development. Without proper UVB exposure, metabolic bone disease can develop rapidly, resulting in disfigurement, weak, brittle bones, and even result in death.

How can I help my bearded dragon with MBD?

Metabolic bone disease usually requires immediate oral calcium supplementation, rehydration with fluids, nutritional support, treatment with injectable vitamin D3, and injections of calcitonin (a drug which helps re-deposit calcium back into bearded dragons’ bones).

Is it better to have one bearded dragon or two?

Bearded dragons should be kept alone, in breeding pairs or in groups of one male with a few females. Breeding dragons takes a lot of special attention, substrates, heating requirement, etc., so it is definitely not recommended to anyone who isn’t prepared to do serious homework.

Can two bearded dragons be together?

Bearded dragons can have intense territorial streaks, particularly the males. Never keep a pair of two male bearded dragons in the same enclosure. A pair of two females might work, however. A male and a female together might work, too, but it’s important to be aware of the likely possibility of reproduction.