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beadied dragon

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Question
i have had my breadied dragon 1mth now he/she is 3mnth old i am getting worried bout he /she has behaviour its cant pick he head up but still running around climbing up things eating fine and drinking fine but still like having a like a fit plz let me kno asap x

Answer
Hello Leigh,

Solely based on your description, it sounds like metabolic bone disease.  Are you using a UVB light?  If so, what type & brand are you using, is it a florescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light?
Are you supplementing calcium 5 times per week as well?  Can you post a picture or two of her for me?
What are the temperatures in the tank, & what type of thermometer do you use to measure the temperatures?  A stick on type, a digital probe or a temp gun?  The basking temps need to be in the range of 95-110 with a cooler end around 78-82.   
What is the humidity in the tank?  The levels should be 30-50% ideally.

Tracie