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help my Beardie please!!!

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Question
i have a bearded dragon who is only about 10 weeks old, it has a varied diet of leafy greens and crickets, and a uvb bulb plu7s it gets sunned when the weather is warm outside. i am think that i am doing everything right as i have gatherd info from variouse sources. however thismorning i looked into the vivarium and saw that my beardies front right foot seems to be numb, it cling with it but when climbing or walking it seems to fold under at the wrist which is not effecting its arm as when its foot is put streight it can hold its weight, there is no reptile vet near us please help as i am verry worried!! thankyou pleas reply A.S.A.P Jessx

Answer
 Is there any swelling or bruising?  A bruise on a beardie would look dark almost black in color. He may have fallen.
 If it is neurological, like he hit his head, it may right itself.  Make sure that the furniture in the vivarium is set up so he can't get caught between, or fall on a rock.
 If the condition does not correct itself you may have to travel to a reptile vet.  You really should have one.  Go to www.arav.org for a directory of member veterinarians