How to detect MBD in a leopard gecko?

[bamf64]

I just want to know how do determine if a leopard gecko has MBD. Pictures would be helpful if nescesary.

[Clementine_3]

Are you seeing something in your Leo that has you concerned?
One of the first outward signs would probably be noticed in the legs, they would appear bowed, not sturdy and straight. The jaw may also appear 'rubbery' or slack. Advanced cases are very obvious.
I haven't pictures but I'm sure a google search would get results.
Post pics of your girl and we can have a look if you want.

[coldblooded]

Walking on wrists/ankles, swelling in the joints, being unable to hold their bodies up, dragging legs, shaking in limbs, soft looking jaw, warped long bones (legs), spinal and tail kinking in severe cases..

I am currently working with a rescue that has severe MBD. Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of warped bones. These pictures were taken right after I brought him home. He's doing a lot better now but he will be permanently deformed.

[bamf64]

Ill take pics tomorow or wednesday. I am not sure but her tail seems a little bit limp when i hold her. She is kind of chubby to, so ill post pics in a few days and you cant ell me what you think.

[coldblooded]

Ill take pics tomorow or wednesday. I am not sure but her tail seems a little bit limp when i hold her. She is kind of chubby to, so ill post pics in a few days and you cant ell me what you think.

Limp, how? As in, she isn't tensing it/holding the muscle tone? If it's flopping around like it's broken, that is a whole different matter, though. Also, chubby, doesn't mean MBD. I have quite a few chubs here that are 110% healthy. Post pictures, though, if you're concerned.

[bamf64]

Limp, how? As in, she isn't tensing it/holding the muscle tone? If it's flopping around like it's broken, that is a whole different matter, though. Also, chubby, doesn't mean MBD. I have quite a few chubs here that are 110% healthy. Post pictures, though, if you're concerned.

Its definitely not broken, because when she eats she sticks it up in the air. Ill hav pics up tomorow and also weigh her and see what you think. does that girl in ur pic have MBD?

[coldblooded]

Its definitely not broken, because when she eats she sticks it up in the air. Ill hav pics up tomorow and also weigh her and see what you think. does that girl in ur pic have MBD?

No, she doesn't. Was just showing you an example of a chubby, healthy gecko.

[bamf64]

No, she doesn't. Was just showing you an example of a chubby, healthy gecko.

haha that seems to be about what my girl looks like. VERY pretty by the way! Im getting an adult male for xmas and a tangerine is a big possibility

[coldblooded]

haha that seems to be about what my girl looks like. VERY pretty by the way! Im getting an adult male for xmas and a tangerine is a big possibility

Cool! Tangs are great. And thank you for the compliment, Solis is my pride and joy she was my first leopard gecko.

I'm sure your girl is fine, especially if you are supplementing correctly. The main thing to watch for is bowed legs, joint swelling, and walking on ankles or even elbows/knees.

[bamf64]

Cool! Tangs are great. And thank you for the compliment, Solis is my pride and joy she was my first leopard gecko.

I'm sure your girl is fine, especially if you are supplementing correctly. The main thing to watch for is bowed legs, joint swelling, and walking on ankles or even elbows/knees.

Yes im feeding crickets every other day and dusting 2-3 times a week so i think/hope shes good. And are mealworms a good 100% staple? I feed crickets but i want to switch them to mealworms because there way easier to keep.