Blood on scales and substrate

[XxReptileGrlxX]

Hello, I have recently encountered a problem with my seven month old beardie, Charmander. She has a paper towel substrate, and I see red spots on there along with some blood on her belly and lower legs. Could someone give me some tips on what to do? I've tried newspaper but I heard the ink can be poisonous. Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you!!!

 

[Jasper's Mom]

Can you tell where the blood is coming from? Does she have a wound, or is she bleeding from her vent area?

 

[XxReptileGrlxX]

um there are just random spots
give me a few minutes i'll post some pics

 

[XxReptileGrlxX]

Here is a front view. I circled them so it's easier to see but they are more red in real life then on a camera

Side view

And then this last one shows her blood on the paper towels (and some greens crumbs)....at least I think she's a she but yeah

I'm a n00b

 

[Jasper's Mom]

Don't feel bad - I'm not a noob and I had no idea what it was. I PM'd diamc and she said she thinks it looks like mites/chiggers. The blood is from the bites. Check out this link for info on how to get rid of the little monsters: http://www.anapsid.org/mites.html

 

[XxReptileGrlxX]

O_O
Thank you so much, I will try this treatment this weekend!
Just curious, but if there were mites, would I see them?

 

[Jasper's Mom]

Probably not - they're pretty tiny. And they're probably hiding under the scales. I hope that the treatment works and she gets back to normal. Please keep us updated on what method(s) you use and how they work.

 

[XxReptileGrlxX]

I will, thank you! And thank you so much for this info!
Just one more question, what exactly is 'betadine'?

 

[Jasper's Mom]

It's a topical antiseptic solution. You can get it at the drug store in the first aid section. It's a dark brown colour and you dilute it down to the colour of weak tea to soak your beardie.

 

[XxReptileGrlxX]

Once again thank you for the information, and I will try to do the treatment over the weekend.
*hopeful*

 

[Jasper's Mom]

I've got my fingers crossed for you! Mites/chiggers are nasty, but they can be dealt with.

 

[vickson420]

Hi
I have to agree those most definately look like mites.Along with the betadinbe I recommend you make sure to clean out the papertowels multiple times a day and also any furniture in there needs to be thoroughly cleaned with the betadine.If you have any wood furnoture I recommend you wash it and bake it as well and I recommend you keep it out of the tank until your sure they are gone.Here is a good article for you to read:
http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.com/Mites.html

 

[XxReptileGrlxX]

Hey Vickson, thank you. =) I am currently in the process of doing the treatment. ^^
As for her paper towels, I will replace them with new ones and her furnishings are being thoroughly washed.

 

[XxReptileGrlxX]

You guys were right, they were definitely mites. I treated her and her tank last night, and I saw some on the paper towels and their legs were moving. I now clean out her cage real well whenever I see any.
Once again guys, I am eternally grateful. This saved us about a hundred bucks at the vet.
*excited*

 

[vickson420]

Thats good news just make sure to keep doing everything until your sure those nasty little buggers are gone.Keep us posted