Bump on the head: what is it?

[Oladushka]

Hello!
I've noticed that my bearded dragon has strange bump on his head. Could it be some sort of abscess? Need some help here

 

[Sadie]

Hello!
I've noticed that my bearded dragon has strange bump on his head. Could it be some sort of abscess? Need some help here View attachment 23208View attachment 23209View attachment 23210

Well that is interesting -- are you feeding crickets and leaving them in the tank? I have enlisted some help

 

[Oladushka]

Well that is interesting -- are you feeding crickets and leaving them in the tank? I have enlisted some help

No, I have a cockroaches and never leave them in the tank after feeding.
But it could have been before since I have no idea how seller feed him. Do you think that it could be a bite? There is strange dark dot in the middle of this bump.

 

[Sadie]

No, I have a cockroaches and never leave them in the tank after feeding.
But it could have been before since I have no idea how seller feed him. Do you think that it could be a bite? There is strange dark dot in the middle of this bump.

From the person I enlisted help from said this
Once in a while a baby will hatch out like that, it's not a cricket bite. I've seen a few of these over the years, just a little lump , born that way.

 

[Oladushka]

From the person I enlisted help from said this
Once in a while a baby will hatch out like that, it's not a cricket bite. I've seen a few of these over the years, just a little lump , born that way.

So, it means no worries? It just the way how it will be and this little creature looks fine?

 

[Sadie]

So, it means no worries? It just the way how it will be and this little creature looks fine?

Yes -- if it starts to do anything funny then post again w/ pics-that little dot your seeing is possible the 3rd eye- they have one on top of the head for predators -- that is also why we say not to use colored bulbs - off white yellowish bulbs for basking etc--- its very sensitive to light

 

[Oladushka]

Yes -- if it starts to do anything funny then post again w/ pics-that little dot your seeing is possible the 3rd eye- they have one on top of the head for predators -- that is also why we say not to use colored bulbs - off white yellowish bulbs for basking etc--- its very sensitive to light

Got it, thank you a lot!

 

[Aspookyghost]

Hello!
I've noticed that my bearded dragon has strange bump on his head. Could it be some sort of abscess? Need some help here View attachment 23208View attachment 23209View attachment 23210

That's just his third eye, it helps him detect changes in light to help him spot predators. Which is why you shouldn't pet the top of a beardie's heads because it can really freak him out.
I hope this helped! He's really cute btw!!

 

[Oladushka]

That's just his third eye, it helps him detect changes in light to help him spot predators. Which is why you shouldn't pet the top of a beardie's heads because it can really freak him out.
I hope this helped! He's really cute btw!!

Yep, and now I also know that it is his third eye

It really helped since now it doesn't feel like it something to worry about. Thank you!

 

[REX-BEARDY]

a third eye? never heard of that before, interesting.

 

[Oladushka]

a third eye? never heard of that before, interesting.

I believed that third eye it some kind of regular expression. I'm actually surprised that this 'eye' exists and I can observe it.

 

[REX-BEARDY]

very cute dragon btw

 

[Oladushka]

thank you!