mouth problem?

[danfrog]

I know that vitamin A has something to do with them sticking out thier tongues. Might have something to do with mouth opening too. But im not sure.

[Truffs1178]

I know that vitamin A has something to do with them sticking out thier tongues. Might have something to do with mouth opening too. But im not sure.

Yep, your thinking of short tongue syndrome. It makes their tongues loose their stickiness and although I don't think it actually makes their tongue shorter I think it restricts its movement or something like that.

[agdevils30]

Are you saying the vitamin A will help with that?

[Truffs1178]

Yes. Lack of vitamin a could be the cause, or just lazy.

[agdevils30]

Yes. Lack of vitamin a could be the cause, or just lazy.

I'm thinking that might be it. Don't think the pet store took too good of care for him. Only offered him a few crickets everyday and never a source of calcium or vitamins. Really wanna take care of this guy well

[Truffs1178]

Pet stores often take minimal care of their animals, not all but some. It's to save time and money. Imagine having all those animals to feed and dust. Some pet stores also assume that animals will be sold quickly so they don't need to take good care of them. Do you know how long they had him for?

[agdevils30]

Pet stores often take minimal care of their animals, not all but some. It's to save time and money. Imagine having all those animals to feed and dust. Some pet stores also assume that animals will be sold quickly so they don't need to take good care of them. Do you know how long they had him for?

Yes they Said almost for a half of a year

[GrifTheGreat]

Short Tongue Syndrome is caused by a lack of both Calcium and Vitamin A, but if lacking in one and not the other it can still appear. Vitamin A is essential in the production of the sticky mucus on their tongues and that of the protective mucus they coat their skin with.

You need to provide a multivitamin once per week. Rep-Cal Herptivite is an excellent source of Vitamin A because they converted Beta-Carotene into Vitamin A to prevent Vitamin A Toxicity which is deadly.

[agdevils30]

Short Tongue Syndrome is caused by a lack of both Calcium and Vitamin A, but if lacking in one and not the other it can still appear. Vitamin A is essential in the production of the sticky mucus on their tongues and that of the protective mucus they coat their skin with.

You need to provide a multivitamin once per week. Rep-Cal Herptivite is an excellent source of Vitamin A because they converted Beta-Carotene into Vitamin A to prevent Vitamin A Toxicity which is deadly.

Thanks for the info, definitely gonna go out and get multivitamins for him