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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    Unfortunately, the shoulder area is still largely the same with some very minor improvement (but only in terms of less discoloration). The vet appointment is still over a week away. On a related note, the lighting upgrades appear to be beneficial based on observed changes in basking behavior...
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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    Other than the giant discolored bulge above his shoulder blade, Bones appears to be fine behaviorally. Thankfully, his eating, temperament, diurnal patterns, etc have remained unaffected through all of this. I understand about the highest basking temperatures available being hotter than ideal...
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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    Things appear to be progressing in a positive direction, albeit very slowly. It's odd (to me) how slowly the issue is going away given how quickly it appeared. Anyhow, in hopes of resolving any potential lighting issues I've ordered an Arcadia Halogen Heat Lamp (100W) and an Arcadia Jungle...
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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    Hello Tracie, Thank you for your message. The shoulder appears to be getting better, albeit slowly. I've reached out to a local exotic animal vet in my area. Unfortunately, no appointments until mid-September... So, it's going to be a couple more weeks. In the meantime, the bearded dragon...
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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    My son and I modeled his terrarium setup using the "Light & Shade Method" described in the Arcadia Reptile article located at the URL below. My understanding is the T5 HO bulb(s) provide full-spectrum visible light plus UVB, while the ceramic heat emitter(s) provide heat; all of which are...
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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    Definitely NOT challenging you here, but I don't understand the recommendation for "clear bright white basking bulbs" above. Is the T5 HO bulb I'm currently using (in conjunction with an automated light timer) not providing the necessary UVA exposure to regulate behaviors such as feeding...
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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    Attached is another photo showing some darkening; which has developed most recently in the previously swollen area. Also, I’ve contacted an exotic animals vet in my area. We’re currently doing some initial triage before scheduling an appointment.
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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    I'm not using clear white basking bulbs. My understanding is both UVB and UVA requirements are being met by the current lighting setup; which is supposed to be providing 14% UVB and 30% UVA, according to the manufacturer. Additional details around basking temps and lighting setup are quoted...
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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    The UVB fixture and ceramic heat emitters sit on the enclosure's screen top; which is 5" - 7" away from the nearest basking spot. I don't see Bones spend much time in these upper basking spots, so I don't think he got burned... But as with the insect bite, it is possible. I'm going to...
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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    I suppose it is possible that an insect bit him, but I don't see any obvious signs (i.e. spider web inside the enclosure, etc). Might be time to make a vet appointment.
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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    Thank you @Sadie... Appreciate your help.
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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    Bumping this to the top hoping someone can shed some light on what's going on with this Bearded Dragon. Thank you in advance. Appreciate any/all assistance.
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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    Not sure if this helps, but we’ve been supplementing with Rep-Cal Calcium with D3 & Herptivite. Thank you (in advance). Also, attached is a picture from just prior to the current issue developing.
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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    UVB setup includes a 24" Arcadia Pro T5 fixture fitted with a 24" Arcadia Reptile D3+ Dragon 14% bulb. This setup is currently providing a range of UVB from 3.0 - 6.3 (as measured by a Solarmeter Model 6.5R). Basking temperatures range from 95F - 120F (on the hot side of the enclosure). This...
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    Help please… Anyone know what this bulge above the shoulder is?

    About a week ago, I noticed a bulge above the shoulder blade area. Not sure what’s going on and haven’t been able to find anything similar by way of searching. Help please… And thank you in advance.
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