A part of the tail that is really dry and has an unusual color are signs of tail rot. Look for flaky, brittle, or coarse textures on the affected parts of your beardie’s tail or even a stiff tail that may have a slight bend.

How do I know if my bearded dragon has tail rot?

A part of the tail that is really dry and has an unusual color are signs of tail rot. Look for flaky, brittle, or coarse textures on the affected parts of your beardie’s tail or even a stiff tail that may have a slight bend.

How do you know if your bearded dragon is suffering?

Signs That Your Bearded Dragon is Sick

1. Respiratory Issues. Healthy lizards should breathe quietly and smoothly.
2. Secretion. Discharge from the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth can also be indications of sickness.
3. Weight Loss.
4. Eye Issues.
5. Lethargy.
6. Bathroom Issues.
7. Discoloration.
8. Strange Behavior.

How do I know if my bearded dragon has metabolic bone disease?

MBD does have some specific warning signs. These include swelling of the face, mouth and/or back legs, lethargy, and trembling limbs. In more severe cases, we may also see muscle twitching, general weakness, unusual postures, and deformities.

How do I know if my bearded dragon has coccidia?

Coccidiosis is caused by a single-celled parasite, or protozoa, and can be especially dangerous to Bearded Dragons….Signs include:

1. Diarrhoea.
2. Reduced appetite.
3. Depression/lethargy.
4. Blood or mucous in their faeces.
5. Dehydration (may be seen as wrinkled skin or sunken eyes)

How common is tail rot in bearded dragons?

It’s a very common condition, and be quite dangerous if left untreated. But many new owners don’t know much about it. Honestly, this really isn’t their fault. They’re told “watch out for tail rot” from whoever they buy their lizard from, with maybe a few quick tips thrown in if they’re lucky.

What causes scale rot in bearded dragons?

Often, when their habitat is too wet and cold, the substrate (bedding) never fully dries, creating the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and fungi that often lead to scale rot—perfect for the bacteria, not so perfect for your pet.

What kills coccidia bearded dragon?

Your veterinarian may prescribe an anticoccidial drug for your reptile. Some of the drugs that have been used include: ponazuril (Marquis), toltrazuril (Baycox), nitazoxanide (Navigator), amprolium hydrochloride, sulfadimethoxine, and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.

How do you test for coccidia in bearded dragons?

How are coccidia identified in the live reptile? Faecal smears of the droppings examined under the microscope often display the eggs. Eggs may not always show up in every faecal smear so a more sensitive test, such as a faecal flotation, may be required.

How do you fix tail rot?

How to treat your fish for fin rot:

1. Syphon the gravel at the bottom of the aquarium to remove any waste and debris.
2. Do a 25% water change of your fish tank.
3. Check and monitor your water conditions.
4. Move the affected fish to a quarantine tank if not all fish show signs of fin rot with a separate net.

How do you cure tail rot?

Be sure there is no chlorine, ammonia, or nitrite in the water and the nitrate is under 40 ppm (mg/L). Once the root cause is corrected, antibiotics will usually cure the disease itself. Treatment with a drug that is effective against gram-negative organisms is recommended.