Possible causes of sudden paralysis? HELP!!!!

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Posted by johne on March 23, 2000 at 08:41:29:

I've had a desert iguana for 3 months now, and everthing has been perfect. He eats very well, a variety of greens, mostly endive and spinich. I left him with a neighbor for the 5 days, and when I returned, his hind quarters were paralyzed. He shows no discomfort, and still eats fine. His food is supplemented with Rep-Cal, and the lighting consists of a plant bulb. I don't have much experience with this type of lizard, but I don't believe MBD is the problem due to the fact his diet is supplemented regularly. This happend two days after I left??? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. I have him now on paper towel and beach towel over the undertank heater with the light on one end of the enclosure.
thanks,

john

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Spinachs??? Chovy 03/24/00 (0)
another thought on a cause .... iZ's mom 03/23/00 (0)
Re: Sounds like MBD to me! Tricia Powers' Iguana Basics 101 BabyHerp 03/23/00 (6)
- Re: Sounds like MBD to me! Tricia Powers' Iguana Basics 101 johne 03/23/00 (5)
  - Re: so why post here??? there's nothing we can help you with! BabyHerp 03/23/00 (4)
    - One more thing! johne 03/23/00 (0)
    - Sorry if I offended anyone on this page. johne 03/23/00 (1)
      - Re: Sorry if I offended anyone on this page. xta 03/23/00 (0)
    - LOL! You go girl! n/m LilMe 03/23/00 (0)
VET ASAP xta 03/23/00 (0)
You need to get your lizard to a vet! T and Q 03/23/00 (0)

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: I've had a desert iguana for 3 months now, and everthing has been perfect. He eats very well, a variety of greens, mostly endive and spinich. I left him with a neighbor for the 5 days, and when I returned, his hind quarters were paralyzed. He shows no discomfort, and still eats fine. His food is supplemented with Rep-Cal, and the lighting consists of a plant bulb. I don't have much experience with this type of lizard, but I don't believe MBD is the problem due to the fact his diet is supplemented regularly. This happend two days after I left??? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. I have him now on paper towel and beach towel over the undertank heater with the light on one end of the enclosure. : thanks, : john

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