Burn or yellow fungus

JoJoPo

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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?
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KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
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?
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How far away is the basking bulb? It should be no closer than 6 inches-
 

JoJoPo

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How far away is the basking bulb? It should be no closer than 6 inches-
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.
 

KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
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
 

JoJoPo

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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?
 

KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
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?
Just leave it on and apply as needed- watch the scales to see how it's healing - I am gonna have ahbd take a look as well
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AHBD

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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.
 

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