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lukeste I've settled in...
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Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:28 pm Post subject: kink in the tail |
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hi guys just wondering if you can help one of my cresties has a slight kink in his tail he has been eating and he is himself and i don't ever she him sleeping upside down any ideas ? |
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neep_neep Key Member
Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 274 Location: Sheffield/Peterborough
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Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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Tail kinks can often be a warning sign of calcium deficiency.
What do you feed him? _________________ Sophie
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lukeste I've settled in...
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Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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same as the other 1 crested gecko diet |
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Jackie Site Moderator
Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Posts: 1382 Location: North East England
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Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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How old is the crested? I have seen kinked tails in growing youngsters - they will have a sudden growth spurt which can result in a temporary kink of the tail (it usually straightens itself out). However in older Cresteds it can be a sign of calcium deficiency. _________________ Best wishes, Jackie
3:4 Eublepharis macularius
1:0 Gekko gecko
3:4:1 R. auriculatus
1:3 R. ciliatus
1:1 R. chahoua
1:1 R. leachianus henkeli |
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lukeste I've settled in...
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:11 am Post subject: |
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sorry away at the weekend he is bout 7-8 months now ! |
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PaulG Captivebred Colonel
Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 3996 Location: North West
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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I dont think it is anything to worry about.
My gargoyles had some kinks when they came but they soon straightened out. _________________ Regards, Paul.
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lukeste I've settled in...
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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ok thanks for that guys |
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