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My bearded dragon fell and has a dark line or cut. What now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Female | 9 months and 26 days old

PLEASE HELP MY BEARDIE JUMPED OUT OF MY HANDS WHEN SHE SAW SOME BIBLE STUDY PEOPLE AND SHE LANDED ON HER BACK AND RAM INTO THE BUSHES. LUCKLEY I GOT HER OUT THOUGH. I GAVE HER A BATH AMD AFTER I NOTICED SHE HAD A DARK LINE UNDER HER MOUTH AND NO IT IS NOT THE BEARD AND BESIDES THAT SHE HAS A CUT THAT IS NOT BLEEDING I AM SO SCARED DOC I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO ALSO SHE IS MOVING VERY FINE

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on September 29th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Zuri and including photos. This appears to be a superficial wound and should heal on its own. Monitor appetite and movement of mandible. If concerns, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.

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