Coccidia in Bearded Dragons – Signs, Causes, Treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVitamin deficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Several different environmental factors can cause a vitamin deficiency in bearded dragons. An irregular diet often brings about a vitamin deficiency in bearded dragons, or lack thereof, from the animal’s owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A vitamin deficiency can also happen because the dragon has trouble digesting things properly due to their food and environment allergies. This can cause problems with absorbing certain vitamins, leading to blackened skin patches, weight loss, change in appetite, lethargy etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some bearded dragons may develop a vitamin deficiency over time due to having too many empty stomachs, which can cause the body’s metabolism to slow down and not absorb nutrients as quickly as they need them. This is especially common in dragons with less food than they normally need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A lack of vitamins D, A, E, and B can lead to the bearded dragon’s black skin patches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe easiest way to ensure that your pet does not have any deficiencies is to feed him live prey regularly and provide plenty of fresh vegetables and water for them to drink. Often, this will suffice, but if you think he still needs some more help, supplements should do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you notice your bearded dragon turning black it may be a good idea to check into their diet with an animal nutritionist or vet. They will then recommend what food sources to be added to make up for the missing vitamins and minerals they might not have enough of in their current diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This could mean adding certain fruit, vegetables or supplements depending on the deficiency’s severity. Blackened spots should start clearing within a few weeks after making dietary changes. Still, more drastic cases may take longer before resolving themselves completely, so continue checking in on them during this period, just in case something else is going on too, like a fungus or infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n When your bearded dragon feels threatened or is in a stressful situation, it may turn black. Stress can come from many different sources: irregular feeding times, handling too much and\/or too often and heat exposure to name just three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the stress continues for a prolonged period (days), your bearded dragon will not be able to digest food properly, which could lead to hindgut stasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other symptoms of stress include a lack of appetite, decreased activity level, and anorexia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you notice these symptoms, please consult with your veterinarian right away. Your vet should do some tests, including faecal exams and blood work, to determine when the last meal was eaten and if any other underlying problems need treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Burn mark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Another reason your bearded gecko may develop black spots is a burn mark. You may notice these dark-brown to black spots in your bearded dragon’s skin, which can be caused by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UV light exposure.<\/li> Overheating from basking too close to the heat source or heating pad.<\/li> Chemical burns such as lime sulphur and hydrogen peroxide solutions are used for scale scraping (these should never be applied without veterinary supervision).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nAny or combination of these can cause stress in your bearded dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you suspect your beardie has been burned, seek medical attention immediately with an emergency vet clinic nearby instead of continuing treatment at home since it could worsen. Allergic reactions are also possible if they come into contact with toxins or irritants, so make sure their environment is safe for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other causes for black color or black spots on your bearded dragon include freckles from skin shedding, a normal color pattern, dirt, abrasion, fungi infections, scale rots, it’s ready to mate, a sign of aggression, camouflage, getting ready to poop, and even stress marks. With each issue, consult your vet for the best solution depending on the bearded dragon you have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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