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My baby bearded dragon's bitten arm is black and swollen. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Male

I have a baby bearded dragon his arm got bit by my other baby dragon we have been watching it for a few days and putting ointment but now it’s completely limp and swollen and black . We separated the two dragons . What should we do ? He is eating still

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on January 21st, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about Jasper and including a photo. This limb is necrotic tissue and non-viable. A veterinary visit is needed as this limb needs to be amputated before infection spreads further. Systemic antibiotics might slow spread but will not cure the limb. Sorry. Please call your veterinarian. Good luck.

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