Bearded dragon mouth blood/ abscess

[jakep]

Recently, I have noticed that my bearded dragon has a red swollen lump in his mouth. I was just wondering what this could be? I have researched it and not much I found. Any suggestions or the same problem. It looks kind of like a brain, help
Thanks

 

[Taterbug]

Where in his mouth? Do you have a picture you could share?

 

[parodyofagirl]

Your bearded dragon needs to see a vet now.

Quincy went through something similar. He jumped off of the couch and landed on his beard. His teeth bit into the back of his mouth and he developed a small area of swelling. Over the next 6-8 weeks it grew until it was protruding from his mouth. We thought he had cancer. A vet had to operate and remove the area of inflamed tissue.


Your bearded dragon needs antibiotics and a vet assessment. Your bearded dragon may need surgery. Do NOT delay treating a bearded dragon with swelling in its mouth. Procrastination can be a death sentence.

 

[jakep]

it started as this

, this is the pictures I can take, you can see red (blood?) when is mouth is closed through his lips. He is eating fine and running around his vivarium as normal ? Thanks

 

[CooperDragon]

It might be worth having a biopsy done by an experienced reptile vet to rule out some kind of tumor. It may just be tissue inflammation or some form of stomatitis. In the meantime, I'd try keeping the area clean. Perhaps pick up a bottle of Maxi Guard gel to use as a topical antiseptic and see if that helps http://www.amazon.com/MaxiGuard-Oral-Cleansing-Gel-oz/dp/B000FUOCOA You may also want to try offering some silkworms or some liquid serrapeptase which may help reduce the swelling.