question about hatchling

[Icefire]

I was wondering if its normal that back legs of my hypo tang
are like very soft, I just purchased it today (arrived today)
and he barely get on them when resting, I dont know the age
yet, maybe 1-3weeks...

here is a pic

[img]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0QwD5OJwUPccrHuW79L*8MDHJ9wKDPoNxTUbu3POIHJOeXHYF9 k3ksz6l72zkc6hIvy!*7mDa4vc5sJMYJRGIovd0pC27e*R8Iwr rMsvrcwQ/hypotang.jpg?dc=4675438378178660506[/img]

[Icefire]

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0QwD5O...38378178660506
[img]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0QwD5OJwUPccrHuW79L*8MDHJ9wKDPoNxTUbu3POIHJOeXHYF9 k3ksz6l72zkc6hIvy!*7mDa4vc5sJMYJRGIovd0pC27e*R8Iwr rMsvrcwQ/hypotang.jpg?dc=4675438378178660506[/img]

[Icefire]

Grrrrrrrr should work now

[LISA127]

was he trying to stand up in the pic? or was he resting?

[Pixie]

That back leg looks out of shape to me, does it move it? And when it does, does it resemble anything similar to normal motion?

I would guess it got injured along the way, probably by a cagemate or it could be a birth defect. It shouldn't affect the overall health of the gecko though. Many live on healthy lives with problem limbs and old injuries.

Good luck,
Pixie

[Tim and Julie B]

Who did you buy it from? If it was shipped to you like that you may want to get a hold of the breeder and let them know what has happened.

Julie

[Neo]

hm the left one looks kinda dislocated.. yeah, definately contact the breeder

[Icefire]

I wont name the breeder since I respect that he say it was okay
before, since the pics he send me was standing up
a friend of mine who did study in animal care said its birth defect
I was planning to breed that girl
she is resting in that picture
she walk with elbows and knees and not really with feets
looks like the bone are really soft or something
maybe just tired from shipping but all 5 others was okay
but that was the youngest one, other are 4+yrs old

so if its a birth defect and recover, will it be suited for breeding?

[DragnDrop]

Originally posted by Icefire

she walk with elbows and knees and not really with feets
looks like the bone are really soft or something

Sounds like MBD, which could be from too much calcium/vitamin D3, or not enough. Both over/underdosing can cause soft bones, so the only sure way to find out is by taking her to a vet. Even if it's not MBD, but a birth defect, it is still best to get her checked by a vet, so she can get the proper treatment.