metabolic diseases in reptiles

[Jennifer]

Hey guys,
im doing a uni assignment and need to name and describe symptoms and management of two metabolic diseases in reptiles. I have metabolic bone disease already and cant think of another one!! help sil vouz plait!
merci beaucoup!
-Jen

 

[Lollypop]

Maybe if you didn't use the French thing in Australia u would've done better with a reply. I'd be ringing herp vets in your area or beyond to see if u can get an interview.

 

[mysnakesau]

calcium and vitamin deficiencies would be associated with metabolic disorders. In lizards, swollen limbs and twitching toes are symptoms of calcium deficiency and/or Vitamin D3 (UV). Dis-orientated movement could be related to similar - calcium deficient or rickets. Soften shells in turtles is another calcium and/or UV deficiency.

Thats all I can think of for now.

 

[Ozymandias]

Maybe if you didn't use the French thing in Australia u would've done better with a reply. I'd be ringing herp vets in your area or beyond to see if u can get an interview.

The french thing? You mean "please" and "thank you"?

And as for mbd, to my knowledge there is only one kind. What specifically did you want to know? There are a lot of great resources online that can give you jist of it.

 

[JasonL]

Hypocalcemia??

 

[grimbeny]

If its a uni assignment, why not just get a reptile vet book out from the library, or do some sort of litterature search. I dont know if forum discussions are the best place to get accurate information.