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female blue tongue skink

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Question
I have a female BTS, she is bout 4 and a half years old. Recently she got a lump on her back, took her to the vet and the said it was MBS, and that it was also caused from her staying in a bent postion for so long. Well now that vet has moved, I can not locate them nor a vet near by. But my question is... She is NOW not using her hinde legs when she walks, all the time not just occasional, nor has she pooped or dropped any urich acid, what should i do? i have tried warm bathes, rubbing her tummy, and still nothing. We got her from the pet store about three years ago, she was weird when we got her, even though they reassured that she had no problems. I had to hand feed her for almost a year after we got her, she gets scared of superworms, but she likes most fruit annd very little veggies. PLease any advice will help. The closest reptile vet is 45 miles away. Thanks in advance for any response.

Answer
MBS???

Metabolic Bone ????  or what?

You are describing a medical emergency, 45 miles is 45 minutes.  If your dog/cat/horse stopped using his hind legs would you drive 45 minutes?  Even if I had enough info to offer you advice (which I don't at this point) you would still have to go to the vet to get the things you might need.  You need to make that appointment.  SORRY!