I’m worried my bearded dragon may have yellow fungus. He hasn’t been in contact with any other bearded dragon his entire life but he has developed some spots that resemble a burn. It could possibly be a lamp burn as I just replaced one of my basking bulbs and these spots started developing soon after. He hasn’t been acting any differently and is still eating consistently. Any advice?
I’m worried my bearded dragon may have yellow fungus. He hasn’t been in contact with any other bearded dragon his entire life but he has developed some spots that resemble a burn. It could possibly be a lamp burn as I just replaced one of my basking bulbs and these spots started developing soon after. He hasn’t been acting any differently and is still eating consistently. Any advice? View attachment 71333
He was relatively close (around 4 inches) to it for about a week while I was back at college. Came back and moved his hammock about 3 inches down from the bulb. I only had it that close before because it never had seemed to bother him. It’s possible this bulb is somewhat stronger than the last one I had.
He was relatively close (around 4 inches) to it for about a week while I was back at college. Came back and moved his hammock about 3 inches down from the bulb. I only had it that close before because it never had seemed to bother him. It’s possible this bulb is somewhat stronger than the last one I had.
Please get a surface basking temp w/ a digital probe thermometer- how old is he? In the meantime you can put some raw unpasteurized honey found in your organic food section - please no crickets left in the tank - it will promote healing
Please get a surface basking temp w/ a digital probe thermometer- how old is he? In the meantime you can put some raw unpasteurized honey found in your organic food section - please no crickets left in the tank - it will promote healing
Okay sounds good. I’ll keep checking the temperatures daily. Should I use the unpasteurized honey all over the yellow spots? How long should I leave it there?
Okay sounds good. I’ll keep checking the temperatures daily. Should I use the unpasteurized honey all over the yellow spots? How long should I leave it there?
I agree it's possibly a burn. Whatever it is the raw honey will help but of course if it gets worse post more pics here and also try to line up a visit with an experienced vet.