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Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease (view source)
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*Muscle fasiculations and seizures
*Muscle fasiculations and seizures
When juveniles have been affected during growth, they may have poorly mineralized and pliable mandibles which is a sign of prolonged MBD. This results in distorted jaw bones and a characteristic facial 'smile'. In chameleon species, MBD causes difficulty protruding or retracting the tongue.
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