Justin_Navarro
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Hey guys, haven't posted here in a while, since everything was going great, but it seems as though my Chacoan Tegu i've had since he was only 3-4 weeks, has strange growths on his front legs. I've tried to figure out if it's maybe a calcium deficiency or maybe even too much calcium, but it's very hard to decipher. As far as his set up goes, he currently has a halogen bulb for heat, and i replaced his UVB bulb about 3-4 months ago. Humidity stays around 70s-90s depending on if i have the fogger on, he eats like a champ, i mainly feed him ground turkey mixed with calcium/w D3 and slightly boiled eggs with the shell still on for some added calcium, here and there. The build up around the front legs seem to be hardened with a bit of give around them. He still walks on all fours with his front legs almost fully extended, not 100%. I was thinking maybe i'd cut back on his calcium intake just in case that could be the problem. Is feeding ground turkey without any supplements bad for him? He is still super active, friendly as a kitten, and loves to roam around, but it does seem like his arms curl slightly.
I also have a Red Tegu who hasn't had these issues yet is under the same conditions, she loves to eat and is always roaming, very active.
I tried to research as much as i could, but i can't seem to find any issues similar to mine anywhere on the web. I also recently purchased a Crested Gecko, and while reading up on them i learned that it's possible they could gain "calcium bubbles" if given too much calcium, but there's very little info on that as well. I don't know if Tegus can get the same thing but it's what i'm thinking currently.
he is also still fully capable of extending himself upwards after he finishes a meal or drink
I also have a Red Tegu who hasn't had these issues yet is under the same conditions, she loves to eat and is always roaming, very active.
I tried to research as much as i could, but i can't seem to find any issues similar to mine anywhere on the web. I also recently purchased a Crested Gecko, and while reading up on them i learned that it's possible they could gain "calcium bubbles" if given too much calcium, but there's very little info on that as well. I don't know if Tegus can get the same thing but it's what i'm thinking currently.
he is also still fully capable of extending himself upwards after he finishes a meal or drink
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