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My tegu has green bumps and brown mouth crust. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hey please I need your help, my Colombian tegu has 2 problems....it has these little light green bumps...and has a brown crust at side of mouth...Can u give me some advise have no idea what it is

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 7th, 2018

The concerns include infection (bumps) and mouth rot (brown crust). Either can be caused by poor husbandry, incorrect environmental parameters (namely heat and humidity) or trauma. Without images, it can be difficult to determine either way. Ideally, Goldie should be physically examined by your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet to diagnose infection or injury. In the meantime, clean and sanitize the enclosure and contents, confirm proper environmental parameters and gently cleanse the areas in question using diluted betadine or chlorhexidine solution. If the issues don't resolve, see the vet.

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