My green anole has a yellow lip bump. What can I do before the vet?

The concerns include infection (bumps) and mouth rot (brown crust). Either can be caused by poor husbandry, incorrect environmental parameters (namely heat and humidity) or trauma. Without images, it can be difficult to determine either way. Ideally, Goldie should be physically examined by your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet to diagnose infection or injury. In the meantime, clean and sanitize the enclosure and contents, confirm proper environmental parameters and gently cleanse the areas in question using diluted betadine or chlorhexidine solution. If the issues don't resolve, see the vet.

The symptoms described are cause for concern. Ideally, Stubby should be physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. It is possible he has a respiratory infection, injury or parasites. Clean and sanitize his enclosure, bowls, perches, etc. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Maintain proper environmental parameters (especially temp and humidity) and keep him as stress free as possible.

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.

Your suspicions are likely correct for Red - the mass could be related to stomatitis, or mouth rot. This disease often has a husbandry related component, so I would recommend taking a close look at Red's enclosure and its components to ensure that all parameters are perfect. Often temperatures and/or lighting are the culprit - please ensure your UVB bulb has been changed within the last 4-6 months and that it is appropriate for bearded dragons (i.e. it is for desert species). Please also ensure that it is appropriate for the height of Red's enclosure - if it is too close or too far away, Red may experience problems related to it. Temperatures should be measured using digital thermometers located at Red's level, and not elevated in the enclosure. You can find parameters online using a bearded dragon care sheet, such as one found on Reptiles Magazine. Please ensure that Red continues to have an appetite, and that his diet is appropriate. The majority should be made up of a salad of dark leafy greens, with protein supplemented two to three times per week and fruit once per week. Diet can also be involved in cases of stomatitis. It would also be advisable to weigh him every other day to ensure he is not losing weight. This can be done using a digital gram scale (found in the kitchen section of most department stores). If you appreciate a decrease in appetite or weight, I would recommend having Red visit a veterinarian as soon as possible. Until your veterinary visit, I would evaluate the husbandry as outlined above, and make adjustments as needed, and monitor him as outlined above. Your veterinarian will closely evaluate Red and his mouth, and may take a sample of the mass to confirm that it is an infection and not another process. They will also ensure that the jaw is stable, and they may recommend radiographs (x-rays). Treatments may include antibiotics and pain medications, depending on the findings. Please do not give Red any human medications, as they can be harmful for our scaled friends. I hope this gives you a place to start, and good luck!

Thanks for reaching out and including photos with lesions. This could be a result of a poor shed, infection or trauma. If doing well and eating/acting normally, maybe wait until the next shed to see if lesions disappear. If he appears ill, a veterinary visit is recommended. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Misa. Blood around the cloaca is never normal. Intestinal parasites or infection, blood from the urinary or reproductive tract or a cloacal problem are all possible and a veterinary visit is needed to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Check and correct husbandry for environmental temperature, humidity, UVB exposure, and diet. Good luck.

This looks like a mild skin infection. I suggest you use these medicated wipes on the affected area once a day. If no improvement in 7-10 days then Pepper should be examined by your vet. ( https://www.allivet.com/p-5393-douxo-chlorhexidine-3-ps-pads-for-dogs-and-cats-30.aspx )