Dragon fungus...

This is from a dragon book I have been reading:


The bearded dragon community has been alerted to an insidious yellow fungus that has been the death of a growing number of captive dragons.

This is typically treated with antibiotics which kill off good bacteria as well as bad. So then the fungus actually begins to flourish within the animals digestive system and create massive infections.

This fungus not only causes massive damage internally but is transferred to the outside of the dragon on the vent, arms, legs, belly, and other areas.

This fungus is contagious and will spread to other dragons.

It says that it can be treated but often the animal receives too much damage, probiotics are needed, and often cases are severe.

Any fungus growing on the outside of the animal is not a good sign.



here is a group that discusses such matters...

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/pogona_diseases/?

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