My bearded dragon has a prolapse. What do I do in an emergency?

Hello, sorry to hear about Grey. He will need to have that reduced before it becomes infected and the tissue becomes compromised. Some of the darker spots may already be compromised. Have Grey seen by a veterinarian immediately to have this treated and reduced. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Gypsy. This probably required the attention of a veterinarian, the sooner the better. Prolapses from the cloaca are often intestinal or reproductive (hemipenes in males). Either prolapse needs to be kept moist until a veterinary visit can be made, in an attempt to keep the tissue viable. Straining to defecate is usually the reason for either, but intestinal infections, parasites, foreign bodies are a few of the more common causes. Good luck.

One of the most reliable sites for beardie care is found at the link below. http://www.anapsid.org/bearded.html You can find additional information here: http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Lizards/Bearded-Dragon/ Provide heat, UVB lighting, water and a balanced diet while she recovers and beyond. Once she is healthy again, acclimate her to your presence slowly then gradually introduce her to handling by holding her for ever increasing periods of time.

Thanks for reaching out about Jax. A veterinary visit is highly recommended as soon as possible to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Concerns are that more firm stool is present, fluids might be needed, pain medications and antibiotics required. There has to be a cause for the constipation and without a treatment, could likely re-occur. Continue to provide warm water soaks, so stimulate defecation and hydration, but try to schedule a veterinary visit today. Good luck.

Hemipenal plugs are common findings in male lizards (and some snakes). Often it is associated with husbandry concerns. Check the thermometer to assure Russell is housed in his POTZ (Preferred Optimal Temperature Zone) of 95-105 in the warm area during the day. Don't let the environmental temperature drop too low during the night. Continue to provide warm water soaks 2-3 times daily, for 5-10 minutes. Don't let the bath water get too cold. The femoral pores and hemipenal glands product an oil-like product than when becomes cold, turns to more of a wax, thereby clogging up the pores and hemipenes. There is a little concern about the color being brown and white. That is usually not a reflection of pore excretions but of feces and urates, possibly indicating constipation or an intestinal blockage. At this age, the diet should consist mostly of vegetables and minimal insects. Eating too much insects at one sitting or ingesting foreign bodies (substrate, etc.) can lead to constipation also. If Russell continues to strain and the warm water soaks don't rectify the problem, seek a veterinarian to assist. Good luck.

Check the humidity level. For beardies, it should range between 30 and 40%. Too high or too low can predispose Jank to infection or shedding complications. If a 20-30 minute warm compress doesn't help, have him examined by your veterinarian or experienced herp vet. A physical exam may diagnose or rule out abscess/infection or tumor. In either case, you'll need a vet to dispense medication or to pursue additional diagnostics (blood work, biopsy, aspirate, etc).

It does look like it could be improper shed in that area. I really think it is best to get him to a reptile vet for an exam. After they look at him in person they can probably give you better advice.