My bearded dragon has wobbly back legs. Could it be a birth defect?

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My bearded dragon has uncoordinated back legs. He otherwise looks and acts healthy, he has a good setup and eats well. The problem is just his walk, it tends to get him flipped over on his back which I know is stressful for him and makes it hard for him to breathe. He gets calcium and vitamins with D3 along with having a uvb light and basking light, so I don’t think it is MBD. Could this just be some kind of birth defect? This isn’t a new thing, he’s been like this since a hatchling. Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Sky and including photos. By the picture it appears this might be a congenital concern. Radiographs will give possible answers. Some viral diseases (i.e. atadenovirus) can also cause neurologic signs. Good luck.

My bearded dragon has wobbly back legs. Could it be a birth defect?

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