Stuck Shed

[Forrest T.]

Hey, my female beardie (approx five years old) developed yellow coloration around a single scale about a year ago. I had no clue what it was. I speculated yellow fungus due to the yellow coloration, but it was on just one scale and didn't spread. I soaked her in diluted betadine a few times, and the scale popped off when she shed. I mean, it came off; there's a hole. I am somewhat relieved because the infection (?) is no longer present. However, she began to shed in that area again a few weeks ago, and the shed is still there. I've soaked her many times and gently scrubbed the area with a toothbrush, but the corners won't peel. It's worrying me, and I don't know what to do. I've owned five other beardies and never encountered a situation like this. Perhaps she is developing a new scale? I'm unsure. Any help is appreciated.

Thank you,
Forrest

 

[Sadie]

Hey, my female beardie (approx five years old) developed yellow coloration around a single scale about a year ago. I had no clue what it was. I speculated yellow fungus due to the yellow coloration, but it was on just one scale and didn't spread. I soaked her in diluted betadine a few times, and the scale popped off when she shed. I mean, it came off; there's a hole. I am somewhat relieved because the infection (?) is no longer present. However, she began to shed in that area again a few weeks ago, and the shed is still there. I've soaked her many times and gently scrubbed the area with a toothbrush, but the corners won't peel. It's worrying me, and I don't know what to do. I've owned five other beardies and never encountered a situation like this. Perhaps she is developing a new scale? I'm unsure. Any help is appreciated.

Thank you,
Forrest

Please post a pic of the dragon --- too many baths are going to dry the scales out ---

 

[Forrest T.]

Please post a pic of the dragon --- too many baths are going to dry the scales out ---

Oh, don't worry. I give her a bath maybe once every two to three days, and they last approximately 15 mins

 

[Sadie]

Oh, don't worry. I give her a bath maybe once every two to three days, and they last approximately 15 mins

Thats too many --- dragons should not be bathed unless that is the only way they drink---- or if they have pooped themselves---

 

[Forrest T.]

Thats too many --- dragons should not be bathed unless that is the only way they drink---- or if they have pooped themselves---

Hm..I’ve always read that if that have stuck shed, regular baths are recommended.

 

[Sadie]

Hm..I’ve always read that if that have stuck shed, regular baths are recommended.

The shed will come off the next time she / he sheds-- it happens all the time

 

[Forrest T.]

The shed will come off the next time she / he sheds-- it happens all the time

Oh, okay. Thank you. Do you know why she lost her scale, though?

 

[Sadie]

Oh, okay. Thank you. Do you know why she lost her scale, though?

I dont know but I can ask someone who might know -- please post a pic of the dragon and the scale issue

 

[Forrest T.]

Here are some photos of her:

I suppose it’s a bit hard to tell, but the shed continues to grow where there is a scale absent. That’s why I thought she might be developing a new one. Her shed is hard and crunchy as if it’s ready to come off, but the edges are still glued down.

 

[Sadie]

Here are some photos of her:
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I suppose it’s a bit hard to tell, but the shed continues to grow where there is a scale absent. That’s why I thought she might be developing a new one. Her shed is hard and crunchy as if it’s ready to come off, but the edges are still glued down.

I am having someone take a look --