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My bearded dragon is lethargic and his back legs are dangling. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My bearded dragon has become lethargic over the past few days. To the point where when I pick him up, his back legs just dangle.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 20th, 2017

Extreme lethargy requires an immediate veterinary check up and treatment. Nutritional support and antibiotics may be needed. Metabolic disorders (like Metabolic Bone Disease) and systemic infections are only two of the possible diseases that are affecting Brat.

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