Swollen Leg with Dark Skin

[masongranger]

My children's bearded dragon has developed a swollen hind leg with darkened skin. The leg is fairly firm to the touch as well (compared to the other normal looking hind leg). Aside from the leg, the bearded dragon appears to be fairly lively and has a good appetite (ate a large horn worm today). I'm concerned about the leg though. Our pet is about 5 years old. I'm wondering if the dragon has sustained an injury to the leg somehow. The darkened skin is concerning because I wonder if it is necrotic/dead tissue that will kill the dragon over time. The leg doesn't seem to function well either. Can anyone in this forum offer their opinion of what might be happening here?

 

[Noella]

Ouch. That does look worrisome. I would take the vet to see what's going on. It looks inflamed.