My new blue tongue skink has bumps on his scales. Should I worry?

Have her examined by your veterinarian. He or she may be able to consult, by phone or online, with a specialist to reach a diagnosis and to obtain treatment information. The larger veterinary reference labs offer consultation services with a wide variety of specialists as well. Trauma, infection, nutritional deficiency or environmental issues can all cause issues with they eye. Confirm proper diet, temperature and humidity. Choose a safe substrate and survey the enclosure for any object that may potentially cause injury.

Those bumps aren't presenting the way burns would, but without a physical exam, it is difficult to say for sure. Infection would be high on the list. You'll need to have him seen by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. If infection is diagnosed, S will need antibiotics. Keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the doctor. S soak in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte can treat or prevent minor dehydration. It may also provide some itch relief.

Thanks for reaching out about Salem and including pictures. This is not normal but appears to be a small abscess, possible from a piece of retained shed, trauma like a splinter or trauma from rubbing the nose on things. If he will let you, a warm compress might help organize the lesions. Likely this will open and drain, but if it persists, a veterinarian should be seen. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Khalessi and including photos. Keep her on clean, dry cloths and not substrate that can get into the wound or adhere to blood. A warm shallow bath might soothe the toe if you believe it is uncomfortable. The swollen digit could be a fracture, dislocation, infection or other, so a veterinary visit is a good idea to assess. Good luck.

Keep an eye on it. It may be "normal" for your gecko or it could be localized trauma or infection. If it gets bigger or affects his eating, then have him examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles.

This is an issue that people notice every so often in their snakes, but there is not a definitive answer as to what it is. In some cases it will simply be sagging post feeding or it can be associated with a shed. However, in some cases in can be an indication of disease such as a mouth infection or respiratory problem. If he appears off form to you with any behaviour change or signs such as mouth gaping or discharge, I would take him to a reptile vet for an examination. Otherwise I would monitor him and see how it goes.

Thanks for reaching out about Luna and including photos. The white raised lesions are probably infections (whether bacterial or fungal, needs to be determined). Applying some topical antibiotic cream might help a little until a veterinary visit can be scheduled. Topical don't penetrate very deep so systemic antibiotics are preferred. Check underside of new water bowl for rough edges that could have caused dermal abrasions, allowing the secondary infections. Systemic illness is also possible but would expect lesions not to be limited to dorsal surface. Good luck.