slight case of FTS?

**StellarAwesome** · 04-08-2011, 08:34 PM

I think this may not really warrant a post, but I'd like a few second opinions.

My new girl- Birdie, I had her out to make a little video for youtube. I noticed while handling her more and
also in the video clips that it looks like she's got some very slight FTS. Like an early start of it maybe?

I really have not noticed her hanging upside down during feedings, mistings or when I randomly check on
everyone at various points in the night. However who knows what she's doing when I'm not around.

Here are some more photos that I think make it look a little worse

I'd appreciate any opinions anyone might have, I'm not incredibly alarmed but and I think I may just be
worrying a little too much. Can't hurt to ask though!

**Jaybee** · 04-08-2011, 08:42 PM

It's hard to tell with no directly top-down photos but it appears the tail may be going off to the left a bit.

With proper housing and well-covered glass in her enclosure it can most likely be prevented from getting worse.

**StellarAwesome** · 04-08-2011, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by Jaybee

It's hard to tell with no directly top-down photos but it appears the tail may be going off to the left a bit.

With proper housing and well-covered glass in her enclosure it can most likely be prevented from getting worse.

By top down do you mean looking down at her from above? I may have one of those.

I intend to add a few more climbing things to block a few bald patches in her tank to nip this in the bud.

**rubberduckey273** · 04-08-2011, 10:57 PM

looks just like a female i have

she has absolutely no other deformities, no problems with her spine, jew, legs, etc. it started when she was a lot younger so i added extra plants to her cage, and started sprinkling a little extra calcium (no d3) into her cgd just in case it was the beginning of mbd. unfortunately she never has let me check her calcium sacks so i cant be 100% about it, but her tail has never gotten any worse.

i was planning on breeding her with my yellow male, but because of her tail i've held back. im afraid she would be in pain, would have complications with her eggs, or would pass on bad genetics. since not every crested needs to be a breeder, it doesnt bother me at all, she's an excellent pet. but i do think it would be very interesting to see if any of her babies would turn out like this. might give us a little more insight as to whether or not its linked genetically. but i'm no scientist!