METABOLIC BONE DISEASE (MBD) Tortoise with soft/flexible shell.

This video shows the effects of Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) in a 10+ year old Sulcata Tortoise.

MBD is caused by an inadequate supply of calcium, or an imbalance in the calcium:phosphorus ratio. Tortoises need UVB lighting or natural sunlight for Vitamin D3 synthesis.

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[mbdesign]

Wow that UV-B is so important. Also didn’t know that windows block things they need. Thanks 🙏

[kartavyarana]

I have a yellow bellied slider and a red eared slider . Although they donot have any Uv light or heat bulb, their shells are pretty healthy and quite hard . Their tubs are permanently placed in front of the window for 4 hours of sunlight . Sunlight is the best😊
Nice video!😁

[nessasaries]

Great video! Do the white/dry lines on the shell have anything to do with metabolic bone disease? My Sulcatas shell looks exactly like that but his shell is hard and does not flex.

[harboranimal]

Great educational video. Doesn't diet also play a major role in pyramiding?

[dark_gregttv]

Why is pyramiding considered bad when its natural in nature.

[Anthony_Jiang]

My red eared slider has wiggly shell at the end above their tail. Do you have any advice to helping him? Can I just give him some cuttle bone and let him bask in UV B?