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problem with my igo

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Question

iguana
dear pam
I have an igo about 17 month he take in not good position
before i take it
his left hand has problem he put his back hand on the ground so i would started drug ca . multi vitamin and mineral sun bath lam with UVA. flouresent lamp .do you think this program is enough or not?and if it is not enough what have i do for him?
on more thing is my uv lamp was shotdown last 2 night homeny time do i have for change it ?because in iran it is not simple to finde it!
best regards

Answer
Hello Pourya,

I am not sure if you had meant for this question to go to Pam, but I will answer it for you if that is ok?  :-))

Which brand of UVB tube bulb are you using, is it a Reptisun, or a Reptiglo?  I need to know because the Reptiglo is not a real good one, & there are some other brands that are not very good, as well.  
Does he have metabolic bone disease, or have you seen the vet?  Can he support himself on all fours, or does he have problems supporting his bodyweight?  Is it just his left hand that is bothering him?  
How often are you giving the calcium supplementation?  Are you using powdered or liquid calcium?

Do you have a way to order UVB lights online?  

Tracie