Are these statements true?

[Beardednoob]

I was cruising the internet and found some information, I do not think this information is in my database (brain LOL).
Are these statements true?

#1 : Egg Binding – This is present in females who produce unfertilized eggs.

Only unfertilized eggs?

#2 : Yellow Fungus Disease – Antibiotics that treat internal parasites also kill all the good bacteria in our beardies. With no bacteria to keep yeast levels manageable, yellow fungus develops and can spread to other lizards that come in contact. The animal begins have yellow spot/areas on the skin, often starting in the vent area.

#3 : Mites – Small black external parasites

I thought they were more commonly red?

 

[LeapinBeardie]

About #1, from what I know about beardies and birdys, laying eggs takes a lot of the female's calcium supply for the shell, and is unnecessary calcium loss. When the egg binding is on an unfertilized egg, you just need to worry about the extra calcium for the female to avoid other bone/reproductive damage.

As far as I know, mites are black but reeeeealy tiny.

 

[Beardednoob]

Oh, and the mites around my house are red.

Well I know that the most common mite that a bearded dragon would encounter is a snake mite. These are usually red in color.. ehh?

 

[LeapinBeardie]

Oops...
It appears I have some know-ing to get farther. :study: :study: :study: :study:

By the by, are all mites red? I may be confusing them for another small bug...

 

[Beardednoob]

Oops...
It appears I have some know-ing to get farther. :study: :study: :study: :study:

By the by, are all mites red? I may be confusing them for another small bug...

No I do not think all mites are red but, I thought I was sure snake mites were red. LOL
I know not to believe everything I read, hence my effort to prove or disprove these statements. :wink:

There we go......

 

[Gail]

1.I believe that unfertilized eggs can have a more of a tendencies to bind but I think its more due to care the mother receives. If a owner isn't expecting eggs then they aren't providing extra calcium and a lay box which can cause laying problems.

2. A dragon that has been on meds is more prone to yellow fungus and it does commonly start around the vent/back legs.

3. Every mite I've ever seen has been red but I've heard they can appear black/really dark.