{"id":409,"date":"2024-07-04T13:32:39","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T13:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whiskerweekly.com\/?p=409"},"modified":"2024-07-04T13:34:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T13:34:02","slug":"yellow-fungus-in-bearded-dragons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whiskerweekly.com\/yellow-fungus-in-bearded-dragons\/","title":{"rendered":"Yellow Fungus in Bearded Dragons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yellow fungus is a serious fungal infection that affects bearded dragons, scientifically known as Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii. Awareness and early detection are crucial for effective treatment and the health of your pet. This guide will help you understand, recognize, and manage yellow fungus in bearded dragons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Understanding Yellow Fungus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What is Yellow Fungus?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yellow fungus, caused by Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii, is a fungal infection that primarily affects the skin of bearded dragons. It leads to severe skin lesions and, if untreated, can be fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How It Affects Bearded Dragons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fungus invades the skin, causing discoloration, crusty patches, and eventually open sores. It weakens the dragon\u2019s immune system, making them susceptible to secondary infections and overall health decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Recognizing the Signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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1.<\/td>Yellow, brown, black, or gray patches on scales which spread over time<\/td><\/tr>
2.<\/td>Discolored areas may have cracked\/crusty\/fuzzy textures.<\/td><\/tr>
3.<\/td>Frequent shedding, revealing rough scales underneath<\/td><\/tr>
4.<\/td>Weight loss<\/td><\/tr>
5.<\/td>Poor appetite<\/td><\/tr>
6.<\/td>Sunken eyes<\/td><\/tr>
7.<\/td>Slow wound healing<\/td><\/tr>
8.<\/td>Sloughed lesions which are swollen badly, exposing ulcerated wounds<\/td><\/tr>
9.<\/td>Dead body parts which eventually break or fall off<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Restless behavior<\/td><\/tr>
11.<\/td>Wounds that do not heal in a reasonable time frame<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Early and Advanced Signs of Yellow Fungus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Stage<\/th>Symptoms<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Early Signs<\/td>Discoloration of scales, dry crusty skin<\/td><\/tr>
Advanced Symptoms<\/td>Open sores, swelling, inflammation, behavioral changes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Main Causes of Contracting Yellow Fungus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Environmental Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n