What are these dark, bumpy skin patches on my bearded dragon?

Have him examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. It could be black fungus, but you'll need a physical exam and a skin scrape to definitively diagnose it. If caught early, it can be managed topically with an antifungal. For now, monitor humidity in the enclosure and limit baths. Monitor the spot for spread or any change.

It may be a burn, but it looks like it could be a bacterial or fungal infection. If you have a heating pad, be sure to use a thermostat or rheostat to prevent overheating and burns. Maintain proper environmental parameters and avoid excessive humidity which can foster bacterial or fungal overgrowth. You can review dragon care at the link below. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Lizards/Bearded-Dragon/

Thanks for reaching out about Rango and including a photo. By the picture, could these be on the surface of the skin, do they scratch off? Melanin pigments are often the result of a trauma to the skin. This darkening will often go away once the insult if removed. Insults could be sharp bark, mites, infections and more. If the problems progresses, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Try giving a bath in clean water. Good luck.

From the pictures it appears to be an infection. This infection could be bacterial or fungal. It is possible she had trauma to hip lip that started it. I would recommend taking her to a veterinarian because she will need medications to clear it up.

Without an image or physical exam, it can be difficult to determine exactly what is going on. It could be a bacterial or fungal infection, skin from shedding or trauma (burn, abrasion, etc). Ideally, Iggy should be examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. You can find one using the link below if necessary. http://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661 In the meantime, confirm proper environmental parameters. To much humidity can promote bacterial or fungal overgrowth, too little humidity can lead to difficult sheds. Make sure Iggy cannot come into contact with either the heat lamp or UVB light source. Minor infection can be treated with daily cleanings using diluted Betadine or Chlorhexidine. Clean and sanitize the cage and use plain paper towels as substrate to make cleaning easier until the issue is resolved.

Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites. Monitor Drogon for difficulty breathing, blowing bubbles, lethargy, or odd sounds while breathing. These are symptoms of an upper respiratory infection. Parasites or URI may cause the condition you are seeing. Bump cage temps up by about 5F for a few days. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte twice daily for 15-20 minutes. Make sure the UVB light source is not older than 6 months and use quality vitamin and mineral supplements. If Drogon gets worse or does not begin eating soon, have him examined by an experienced herp veterinarian.

Thanks for reaching out about Terra. Reptiles can often use melanin pigments as a form of the immune system. A minor wound such as scratch could of being the original trauma, Terra's immune system moved melanin to the area as a way to fight an infection. If the lesion gets bigger, a veterinary visit is recommended. Good luck.