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My bearded dragon has a lump on its tail. Is it MBD or something else?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male

My bearded dragon has a lump on the base of his tail but not showing any signs of MDB.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 26th, 2017

If he is getting adequate UVB lighting, a balanced diet and proper vitamin/mineral supplementation, then it may not be MBD. It could be trauma or infection. Either way, he should be physically examined by your veterinarian or an experienced herp veterinarian to make the diagnosis. He may need treatment regardless of the underlying cause. Antibiotics may help infection, vitamin and mineral supplementation may help reverse MBD.

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