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My bearded dragon fell and won't move much. Is he hurt or injured?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

my bearded dragon fell off a bed and has moved little since he does move but hasn't climbed onto his rock or anything and he always does I can't notice any obvious swelling or anything unusual about his limbs he eats and poops but I'm worried he's hurt in some way as he's not moving much cause he's always active, can you help ?

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 1st, 2017

I'm sorry Sam isn't feeling well. I would suggest a visit to a reptile veterinarian as fractures may not always be appreciated on the reptile without x-rays. He may just have soft tissue injuries and be sore but in that case the veterinarian may be able to prescribe some pain medication as he heals. But if he has a spinal or neurologic injury the sooner it is treated the better chance for a full recovery. Until you get him to a veterinarian keep him confined with minimal picking up or climbing. Monitor his eating drinking and stools to make sure he is still getting adequate nutrition.

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    Answered By Susan England-Foster

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    Published on August 2nd, 2017

    I would highly recommend taking Sam to the vet. It is unfortunately hard to tell based off the pictures but if he not moving around much I would be concerned that he could have a bone fracture (break) in his leg or lower back. Most bearded dragons have weaker bones due to being in captivity (referred to as metabolic bone disease) and this will cause them to break bones easier. I would make sure you are taking food to him/force feeding him if needed. Also do not forget to gut load the crickets so they are high in calcium.

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