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Q: Does my Green Iguana have MBD?
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iguanaman1997

In Relation To:

Whippet

     Hello!  My Green Iguana is starting to worry me a bit.  He is starting to develop a bump on his lower right jaw.  I suspect this could be MBD, but would like your guys' input before I take him to a vet.  I have one full spectrum bulb thats on during the day, and a UVB bulb that's on during the day and night.  I also give him a calcium supplement twice a week.  I think he has proper lighting, but please correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks in advance!


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Points: 150
Topics: Mouth , Skeletal
Tags: Bone, Bump, Disease, Green, Iguana, Jaw, Metabolic
Species: Lizards > Lizards > Iguana iguana
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Member Comment 2/10/2011 10:28:00 AM

Sylvias

what is the full spectrum bulb like? They really shouldnt have 24 hours of light and you should have a heat lamp on during the day as well.

what EXACTLY are you feeding him? Detailed list please.

 
Author Comment 2/10/2011 12:51:39 PM

iguanaman1997

Heres a list of all the lighting and food.

- 100 watt PowerSun UV Mercury Vapor bulb. (on for 10-12 hours during the day)

- 100 watt UVB night bulb. (on all day and night. Unsure of brand)

Food: Collard greens, carrots, sweet potato, strawberries, grapes, kale, mustard greens, and add spring mix. 

I feed him every other day.  During feedings, I'll let him eat until he doesn't want anymore food.  Thanks for your response! :)  If I'm leaving out more information, please tell  me.

 
Accepted Answer 2/10/2011 12:57:25 PM

Sylvias

avoid carrots and kale on a regular basis, treats only. both contain calcium oxalates which bind calcium and make it useless to your lizard. you should calcium dust at every feeding.

other that that everything seems right where it should be, a vet visit may be in order...

 
Author Comment 2/10/2011 1:06:25 PM

iguanaman1997

Okay.  Thanks for the help!

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