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My bearded dragon has yellow gums while shedding. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My beardies gym color is pretty yellow. Is that normal? He is currently shedding right now.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on March 17th, 2018

Some beardies have yellow gums and that is completely normal. You may read about potential liver disease or mouth rot being possible causes, but if he is behaving normally and eating well, there is no cause for concern.

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