What kind of fungus does a bearded dragon have?
Yellow fungus will show up at some point on your dragon’s exterior, turning their scales most often yellow, but sometimes a brownish or greyish color as well. Typically, the discoloration will show up in a small area and then begin to spread. Also, overtime the scales may become crusty and dark as well.
Why does my bearded dragon have yellow spots?
Irregular shedding that leaves behind dull or discolored scales with a rough appearance. A bearded dragon that is shedding on a constant basis, even though it did not gain weight or grow can also be a reason to worry since it can be the early signs of yellow fungus.
When to know if your dragon has yellow fungus?
From the time of contraction to the first noticeable sign of Yellow Fungus, several weeks if not months can pass… which makes it tricky sometimes to pinpoint the exact cause of the infection. This becomes especially tricky in the case of a new pet or a dragon that is extremely well cared for.
Why are the scales on my bearded dragon turning brown?
If your bearded dragon is shedding and is leaving behind dull-looking scales that are brownish or greyish in color and look rough, this could be cause for concern. Also, if your bearded dragon seems to be shedding all the time, yet has not gone through any recent growth spurt, this could also be due to an infection from Yellow Fungus.
What are the symptoms of a bearded dragon with yellow fungus?
Bearded dragons with yellow fungus will have discolored scales and the scales may even break off to show the ulcerated tissues below. The tissues that are revealed can be inflamed and painful to the touch. There are numerous signs and symptoms that your dragon may be suffering from yellow fungus, these include:
What kind of disease does a bearded dragon have?
Yellow fungus is one of the most common illnesses in bearded dragons. You need a good understanding of the disease, along with treatment and prevention knowledge to ensure you provide your bearded dragon with the best care in the long run.
If your bearded dragon is shedding and is leaving behind dull-looking scales that are brownish or greyish in color and look rough, this could be cause for concern. Also, if your bearded dragon seems to be shedding all the time, yet has not gone through any recent growth spurt, this could also be due to an infection from Yellow Fungus.
What should I do if I find fungus in my bearded dragons tank?
Remove all accessories and thoroughly wash and disinfect them, replace/disinfect substrate, and even spray down and wash the walls. In addition to this, make sure you dragon is receiving adequate levels of UVB and has the right temperatures on both the cool and warm side of their tank.
What happens to the eggs of a bearded dragon?
If she just laid one set of eggs, you may be able to leave them in the tank, but in a few weeks she is more than likely to dig another burrow for the next clutch and she’ll always choose the same place when in the vivarium, thus ruining the eggs if left in there. Generally bearded dragons do not care about their eggs.
Is it true that bearded dragons live alone?
Not true. Bearded dragons are solitary and meant to live alone. Even housing babies together runs the risk of injuries because babies often bite one another and leave behind wounds… which can develop into Yellow Fungus.
What kind of eggs does a bearded dragon lay?
Bearded dragon eggs are small and oval-shaped; the females lay the eggs in groups known as clutches. The eggs are primarily white or cream. Both the fertile and infertile bearded dragon eggs will express different colors during the candling process.
How can you tell if a bearded dragon egg is dead?
To check whether your beardie eggs are dead or not, you need to candle them through a flashlight. Take the eggs in a dark room and perform the candling process, as we have seen above. Upon passing the light, dead eggs do not exhibit veins nor a pinkish glow because there is no more blood flow.
How often does a bearded dragon produce young?
Bearded dragon’s are one of the most prolific breeders of all lizards and need little help to produce dozens and dozens of young each year. Bearded dragons are oviparous (produce young by eggs) and can deliver multiple clutches a year.
Where does a bearded dragon store its sperm?
Female bearded dragons can store sperm in oviductal crypts within a breeding season (Amey et al, 2000). This means a bearded dragon can lay clutches of fertile eggs without a second mating in the same season.
