Twitching

firecar96 · Member Joined: Jan 27, 2008 Posts: 39 Location: Michigan

I have an 8 year old Columbian B&W (Joanna). Yesterday she started twitching in her arms and legs. It looks like severe muscle spasms all over her arms and legs including her toes. Its almost like her legs are having little seizures. Can anyone shed some light on what might be happening to her.

Thanks,
Steve

meanah · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:16 pm Post subject:

my colombian was doing that when i got her. and she had bad mbd. i have heard that is a symptom of it
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angelrose · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject:

Hi firecar96, maybe it's time for a real good check up at a recommended vet, I learned (the hard way) as soon as you see something out of the norm' - don't wait, catch it as soon as possible. that way you can sleep and your baby will love you for it

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Tegster · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject:

Yikes

I couldn't tell you but I hope you get her to the vet soon. Please keep us posted so us newbies know what to look for in the future.

Goodluck

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greentriple · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject:

Sounds like MBD, twitching in the limbs is a major symptom to look out for. Get her looked at by a qualified vet.

txrepgirl · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:05 pm Post subject:

Hi Steve.Welcome to the Tegu forum family.Sorry to hear that Joanna is not doing to well right now.I'm with meanah and greentriple.It does sound like mbd.Are you giving her enough calcium and vitamine powder ? have you checked your UVB light ( when was the last time you changed your UVB light ) ? some reptile stores check your UVB light for you to let you know if it still gives out enough UVB.I do recommend taking her to a vet.Please keep us posted on how she is doing.Take care and good luck.

meanah · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:16 pm Post subject:

i hope that it all turns out well for you. i got my Isis back up in no time and now shes getting bigger and bigger.
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txrepgirl · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject:

Hi Steve.Just wanted to see how Joanna is doing.Is she getting any better ? please keep us updated on her.Thanks.Take care.

gebris353 · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:07 am Post subject:

Hope everything is ok for her, I wouldnt like my Juancho to do that neither.

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meanah · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:47 am Post subject:

have you brought it to the vet?
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greenpinkie · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:12 am Post subject:

I'm so sorry to hear about this problem. I'm no vet, but this sounds like classic "rickets," as they called it in my grandmother's day. Vitamine D deficiency that leads to a loss of calcium in the bones. Our baby had the slightest twitch in one arm when we first got him from the evil reptile store. In addition to supplements, the largest mice he can eat (they have more calcium), and UVB, we found the best thing is real sunshine, which triggers the body to synthesize Vit D. Even in winter, there is usually an hour or two of sunshine in our boy's room. You have to open the window or UV is filtered out. Hernando has a plastic covered exercise mat to bask on and it absorbs heat from the sun, which makes him very cozy. The air temperature may be cold outside, but he stretches out and gets warm and healthy. He's been doing great, even if he only catches a few hours a week.

joshjames14 · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:35 pm Post subject:

My Tegu just started twitching a leg too. I've had him for 3 months and he has been growing rapidly. I noticed 3 days ago he was twitching his right leg when walking. I recently purchased a 60 gallon aquarium that is 18 inches in height. I have a 15 inch UVB bulb that was doing a good job in his smaller aquarium. After reading this post I definitely think that is whats going on with my Rampage. I increased the calcium supplements and am going to by zoomeds power sun bulb on friday. I don't have the cash to take him to the vet right now. Any advise would be appreciated.

meanah · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject:

well what i did . i didnt have the money then either is i gave her babyfood chicken and gravy with warm water and calcium in it everyday and got her under the uvb and she came outta it in a few days. but when i got my Colombian isis she hadnt been under a uvb in a year or so. she got back up and running in no time. hope it works for you.
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0.1.0 Royal Python
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0.0.1 Kingsnake
0.0.1 Painted Turtle
0.1.1 Spotted Pythons
1.2.0 Tokay Geckos
2.3.0 Leopard Geckos

ApriliaRufo · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:15 pm Post subject:

Calcium fortified babyfood, pheonix worms, and break that piece of shit flourescent bulb over your own head for buying it and get an MVB. Solar-Glo MVB, PowerSun, or MegaRay. Take your pick but get it done.

angelrose · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:51 pm Post subject:

apriliarufo or Drew, instead of just jumping in show some respect, it' too late.
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