Discoloration

[Mikayla Maggitti]

I just got this girl yesterday as a sort of rescue, she was free to me and looks to have mbd. Her legs are scrawny and she's just in poor condition. I'm wondering why her scales look as if she's golden? She's an argentine black and white, and ten years old. Has anybody had this in their b&w tegus? And is it fixable? First time tegu owner and just want the best for her. This may be a dumb question but I am new to all of this. Thanks in advance.

 

[Luke Whitelaw]

The colors may just be her natural colors not discolored. or it could be a type of substrate she was on prior that dyed her scales. Just wait until the next shed to see. If she does have MBD you should first take her to a vet other then that just make sure she gets a lot of UVA UVB and Calcium to try and get her bones a little bit stronger.