Vent Discoloration

[Winterling42]

Hi, long-time lurker first-time poster! My beardie Toothless has some discolored scales around his vent and hind legs that seems to be getting bigger. I'm in the process of finding a vet, it's surprisingly difficult with all the COVID stuff going on!

Toothless is about 10 months old, 14-15 inches. He hates being weighed so I don't have any data on that, but other than the discoloration he's eating and pooping like a champ!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/MZu4M9zsgvfmHG1t7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9m82CXby1XpqB7wCA

I gave him a bath yesterday thinking it was just some soft poo he'd stepped through, but the stain didn't go away. He's in a 40 gallon Thrive with front-facing doors, on reptile carpet. The only thing I can think of is that the humidity has been a BEAR to keep down during the summer. It's usually between 45-50% with two dehumidifiers running 24/7.

 

[KarrieRee]

Ok not sure what that is -- gonna have some others look -- your set up are you still using the coil UVB? What is the humidity w/ the dehumidifiers off? And do you have the hygrometer in the center back wall and is it a stick on?
Karrie

 

[AHBD]

Hi there, it looks like a poo stain which can be hard to get out from between the scales. It might take a few soaks and some work with a toothbrush. Other than that he has a pretty yellow tail but no sign of anything that needs a vet.

 

[Claudiusx]

Agreed with AHBD. You don't even need to try to clean it if you don't want to. If a soft bristle brush and a soak don't remove it, I wouldn't press the issue.

-Brandon

 

[Winterling42]

Okay thank you guys so much! I'll try to give him a scrub during his bath this week.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

I don't think it is fungal though, but a nice long warm bath with a little toothbrush to scrub
him with is likely all he will need.
How is he doing today?

Tracie

 

[Winterling42]

Ate almost all of his salad (cabbage and nasturtium leaves) and very annoyed with me for bothering him so much! :lol:

Thanks for all of your responses, I feel much better!