Fungus??

[Smid]

I noticed this under Smid's chin this morning, what could it be??

Is it a fungus? Should I be worried?

 

[Smid]

Does anyone have an idea??

 

[remi1]

Bump.
I have no idea! It's hard to tell from the pictures, are the scales around it necrotic?

 

[Smid]

I don't think so - the scales just look strange - and blackish. I think I'll take him in to be sure.

 

[remi1]

That's always safest. Though I would imagine that if it's a fungus, it would expand and get bigger. Let me know what you find out!

 

[Smid]

I will for sure. Thanks for your replies Colleen.

Liz

 

[spyder79]

doesnt look like a fungus so much as it looks like dead scales. Try and put some all natural aloe on it for a few days see if it makes it any better.

 

[Smid]

Ok, I'll try that first. Just a couple of quick questions - how would they die and how will they get better if they are dead? Sorry for my ignorance on this.

Liz

 

[spyder79]

im not certain of the cause. I think it would be the same as a stuck shed just localized. And i cant answer the other question as i honestly do not know but hopefully someone will.

 

[Twobeardieguy]

Could be caused be your pooper rubbing to hard on something or a bug bite. Sometimes on rare occasion it could be a chemical imbalance.

Edit: I blew the picture up and it looks like a bit of retained shed in their. You may want to take a baby tooth brush and bathe in a betadine bath. Maybe try some neosporin in case if it is infected. After words you can try the aloe as mentioned above. If it gets worse you may want to got to the vet and have a culture done to see what it might be! Just my 2 cents hope this helps.

 

[Smid]

Thanks Lance - should I take him to the vet? or bathe him in betadine? put some aloe on it?

 

[Twobeardieguy]

I would try to bathe him in betadine and add a bit of neosporin on it for a day or two. After that you can try the aloe. Also try the tooth brush on it in the bath. Just my 2cents.

 

[Smid]

Thanks a lot!! :notworthy:

 

[Twobeardieguy]

Your welcome, I just hope it works for you so you can save a trip to the vet.

 

[fez09]

I agree with Lance. Mojo is still getting rid of a fungal infection and if it's fungus, it tends to look fuzzy, like mold. Betadine and toothbrush with neosporin should work just fine. Good luck!