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My baby bearded dragon has mouth crusties. Could it be mouth rot?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My baby bearded dragon keeps getting crusties all over his mouth. Is this mouth rot?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 8th, 2018

Look for redness, swelling, decreased appetite or excess salivation. The "crust" may be food crumbs, shed skin or substrate. A physical exam with your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet would be needed to definitively diagnose rot. In the meantime, make sure the enclosure is clean as poor husbandry can predispose a beardie to infection. High humidity can also promote bacterial or fungal overgrowth.

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