My bearded dragon's tail looks discolored. Is it rot or shedding?

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I'm not sure if my bearded dragon has tail rot or if it is just normal pre shedding skin color. Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Male | unneutered

Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for your question about Yoda. From the photos that you included, the tail appears to be of a normal size. Often with tail rot, the affected part of the tail will shrink somewhat. I would recommend to feel the tail along its length to see if it all feels the same - it should feel like the skin is a bit elastic and the muscle should be a bit squishy. If the skin is hard and the muscle feels dry, then this would be concerning for tail rot and not just a normal shed coloration. I hope that helps to answer your question, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My bearded dragon's tail looks discolored. Is it rot or shedding?

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