Why does my bearded dragon have a bump on his mouth?
Infectious stomatitis (mouth rot) is not seen in bearded dragons as often as it is in other lizards such as iguanas. It is a bacterial infection of the gums and/or jaw bone that appears as pinpoint hemorrhages on the gums, gum swelling, or excessive thick mucus, often the consistency of cottage cheese, in the mouth.
Is it normal for bearded dragon to open its mouth?
It can be very common for the bearded dragon to open its mouth while on the basking perch for short periods of time. This is a way to cool off while directly under the basking bulb. This behavior is very similar to the way a dog pants to cool off and completely normal. If slack jaw is suspected seek a reptile veterinarian immediately.
What are the signs of an unhealthy bearded dragon?
Soft or runny stool could be a sign that your bearded dragon has a possible internal parasite or an inadequate diet. Feeding a bearded dragon lettuce can cause a runny stool and cause malnutrition. A yellow tinged urate (the end of the poop that is usually white) can be a sign of dehydration.
Why does my bearded dragon have yellow spots?
If they appear to have rotting skin that reveals inflamed and swollen wounds, it could be due to Yellow Fungus, which is an aggressive fungal infection that affects both the superficial and deep tissues.
What should I do if my bearded dragon is slack jawed?
This is a way to cool off while directly under the basking bulb. This behavior is very similar to the way a dog pants to cool off and completely normal. If slack jaw is suspected seek a reptile veterinarian immediately. In the mean time, offer soft foods to the bearded dragon such as baby food or soft wax worms.
How often does a bearded dragon open its mouth?
If your beardie occasionally opens its mouth while your cat or dog is in the room, there’s no need to worry. However, if your beardie opens its mouth every time your cat or dog is in the room with them, you will probably need to take some action to help your beardie feel safe.
Why does a bearded dragon Puff out its head?
Beard stretching is commonly seen when your beardie is getting ready to start shedding. You might also see your lizard puff out their beard around shedding time. Both stretching and puffing help your beardie loosen the skin around their beard and head so they can shed it.
This is a way to cool off while directly under the basking bulb. This behavior is very similar to the way a dog pants to cool off and completely normal. If slack jaw is suspected seek a reptile veterinarian immediately. In the mean time, offer soft foods to the bearded dragon such as baby food or soft wax worms.
Soft or runny stool could be a sign that your bearded dragon has a possible internal parasite or an inadequate diet. Feeding a bearded dragon lettuce can cause a runny stool and cause malnutrition. A yellow tinged urate (the end of the poop that is usually white) can be a sign of dehydration.
