Help Needed: Health Issue with Bearded Dragon
Good afternoon, everyone.
I’m reaching out in hopes of getting some guidance regarding a concerning situation with our bearded dragon, Roger. Unfortunately, we live in Cyprus, and there aren't any veterinarians specializing in exotic animals, so we’re not sure what to do at the moment.
Summary of the Problem:
* Patient: Bearded dragon, 5 months old, 14 cm, gender unknown
* Terrarium: 100/40/57 cm (40"/15"/22")
* Lighting: Giganterra, heating included, temperature 29-30°C (84-86°F)
* Diet: Crickets, Dubia roaches, Zoophobas, salad, cucumber. We also provide calcium and vitamins. Food is available daily, and he eats once every few days.
The Issue:
We bought Roger in January 2024, when he was approximately one month old. He had a yellow stain on his neck, similar to his skin in shape and texture but a different color. About three weeks ago, the stain started growing, drying, and cracking. On his torso, the crust is solid, and we thought it was skin shedding. However, today, we noticed that the crust has spread to his eye, and Roger hasn't eaten for three days.
Seeking Help:
We’re seeking any advice or suggestions on whether this condition can be treated at home, as there are no experienced veterinarians for exotic animals here in Cyprus. If anyone knows someone who can help, we’d greatly appreciate your input.
I’ve attached photos and a short video of Roger for reference and 6.jpg as a reference of the photo taken one month ago.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Nikita
Good afternoon, everyone.
I’m reaching out in hopes of getting some guidance regarding a concerning situation with our bearded dragon, Roger. Unfortunately, we live in Cyprus, and there aren't any veterinarians specializing in exotic animals, so we’re not sure what to do at the moment.
Summary of the Problem:
* Patient: Bearded dragon, 5 months old, 14 cm, gender unknown
* Terrarium: 100/40/57 cm (40"/15"/22")
* Lighting: Giganterra, heating included, temperature 29-30°C (84-86°F)
* Diet: Crickets, Dubia roaches, Zoophobas, salad, cucumber. We also provide calcium and vitamins. Food is available daily, and he eats once every few days.
The Issue:
We bought Roger in January 2024, when he was approximately one month old. He had a yellow stain on his neck, similar to his skin in shape and texture but a different color. About three weeks ago, the stain started growing, drying, and cracking. On his torso, the crust is solid, and we thought it was skin shedding. However, today, we noticed that the crust has spread to his eye, and Roger hasn't eaten for three days.
Seeking Help:
We’re seeking any advice or suggestions on whether this condition can be treated at home, as there are no experienced veterinarians for exotic animals here in Cyprus. If anyone knows someone who can help, we’d greatly appreciate your input.
I’ve attached photos and a short video of Roger for reference and 6.jpg as a reference of the photo taken one month ago.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Nikita