Symptoms of MBD vary with age and degree of the disease.
Most often symptoms of MBD occur as thin, easily broken bones. Thin bones contribute to walking problems, and can hinder jumping and climbing, as the bones become weaker. You may also notice that at the joints, your reptile may not hold its feet properly, causing them to bend backwards.
As bones weaken, the body attempts to strengthen them by laying down connective tissues; this often causes swollen legs.
Breaks may cause twisted and crooked backs, toes, and limbs.
Paralysis can be a symptom, as well. Damage along the spinal cord can cause paralysis of the front or back legs.
Soft, spongy jaw bones, causing eating to become difficult and painful, causing a lack of appetite. A receding jaw line, can also be a sign of MBD.
* Stunted growth is another sign of MBD.
* Trembling and weakness in the limbs, due to damage to nerves.
* Lameness
* Tremors and jerky movements in the toes and legs of the reptile.
* Constipation.
