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Lack of UVA & UVB light is the main cause of Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD). The lizards body synthesises vitamin A from the combination of its diet, and the UV part of the broad spectrum present in sunlight (in its natural habitat) or - in the artificial lighting in a vivarium. MBD is a debilitating illness resulting in softening of the skeletal bones - and in severe cases is FATAL !
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Can a bearded dragon die from metabolic bone disease?
no
Why does a bearded dragon's foot sweel up?
A bearded dragon's foot may swell due to various reasons, including injury, infection, or an underlying health issue such as metabolic bone disease. Injuries like fractures or abrasions can cause localized swelling as the body responds to trauma. Additionally, bacterial or fungal infections can lead to inflammation and swelling. If swelling occurs, it's essential to consult a veterinarian for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Do bearded dragons have hereditary diseases?
Bearded Dragons are normally very hardy lizards provided they have the correct set up. If not however they can suffer from metabolic bone disease (not hereditary) but caused by a lack of UVA & UVB light and lack of calcium in their diets. Like all living creatures, bearded dragons can suffer from harmful genetic mutations which can be passed down to their offspring. If you are buying a new bearded dragon, the key is to only select healthy and alert animals and not breed them to any closely related dragons.
What are the months when you can breed a bone dragon in DragonVale?
You can get in only in October. You can breed a Bone Dragon by a Fire and Earth Dragon. I have 2 Bone Dragons by that combination. You can buy a Bone Dragon for 25 gems.
Can you breed a bone dragon after Halloween in DragonVale for iPod touch?
You can't breed a Bone Dragon after Halloween. To breed a Bone Dragon: Fire and Earth Dragon (level 10)
Does Roy Clark have a bone disease?
No he does not have a bone disease
What is a name for a bone disease that starts with a p?
· porotic hyperostosis (a bone disease)
What is the medical term meaning preceding bone disease?
Bone diseases are prefixed by "osteo-". The study of bone diseases is osteopathy. Joint diseases are prefixed by "arthro-". The study of joint diseases is arthropathy.Arthritis.Osteoarthropathy is a disease of both bone and joint.Arthritis is a disease of the bones and joints.
How do you breed a bone dragon in DragonVale?
The bone dragon is available around Halloween. Different combinations of the Earth Dragon and Fire Dragon are the most effective ways of getting a Bone Dragon. Fire (level 10 left) and Earth (level 10 right) seems to be the most effective method.
What monsters do I use to synthisize a black dragon in dragon quest monsters joker?
great dragon + bone baron = black dragon any rank A monster + any dragon monster = great dragon grim rider + mohawker = bone baron
How do you senthisize a black dragon in DQM?
great dragon + bone braron
What is paget bone disease?
Paget's disease of bone (osteitis deformans ) is the abnormal formation of bone tissue that results in weakened and deformed bones.
