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red moth bearded dragon

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Question
hi my lizard has metabolic bone disease, i am sure of this as he cant swim straight, just in circles. ??, his spine is curved and his head is tilted, i would like to know whether he is in pain because he is very dull and doesnt like to move

Answer
Hello Gage,

I am sorry to hear about your dragon.  Do you have any pictures of him?  How old is he?
Are you using a UVB light & if so, what type & brand is it?  A fluorescent tube bulb or a compact/coil light?  
How often do you use calcium supplementation for him?
Please review your tank setup for me including pictures of him along with his tank setup pictures, too.
What substrate is he on, sand, paper towels, tiles?
Is he eating very much right now?
If he isn't eating very well, you can try some chicken or turkey baby food along with some squash baby food to help him out.  
Has a vet prescribed liquid calcium for him?

Tracie