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one of my females seems to have boogers in her nose and it looks like it is causing her some breathing problems. Does anyone know how to get rid of this?

I'd take her to the vet. Respiratory infections can be deadly to reptiles. I wouldn't take any chances. Keep her warm (105 - 110 degrees) in the basking spot and keep the other side of her cage warm (80 degrees or higher) so that she doesn't get sicker before you can get her to the vet. Also, keep her warm at night. I wouldn't let her cage get cooler than 75 or 80 at night if she is sick. Is she eating, pooping? What are her temps (basking, cool side) now?

Veronica
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I just changed bulbs and the basking is around 110 and the cool side is about 80(i will use a heating pad at night for her). The problem is i cant afford a vet right now so im following the instructions below as best i can.

In general, bearded dragons are fairly resistant to respiratory infections. However prolonged exposure to marginally cold temperatures can cause a respiratory infection. The most obvious symptoms are gaping, forced exhalation of air, puffing of the throat and a puffed up appearance of the body. In some cases, the mucus may accumulate in the mouth and emerge from the nostrils. In most cases keeping the temperature in the high 80's to low 90's is enough to allow the bearded dragon to fight it off on their own. However if the infection persists, you should take it to a veterinarian for treatment. Note: Do not confuse the normal gaping of bearded dragons when they are overheated with a respiratory infection.

its when they shed and the shed insdie the nose also and smetimes hard to dislog. Ususally a damp q-tip and rubbing it gently will remove it......

If it came back right away, then there is drainage there and OR if it had other symptoms such as a popping nose, lethergic, rapid breathing or other distress then it would need a Vet ASAP.

Usually the first signed picked up with an URI is a slpight popping sound you hear when the dragon is close to your ear.
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Respirtory infection could be one cause, this is usually accompanied with labored breathing and lethargy. You may also see mucus buildup around the mouth. Another possibility may simply be your substrate. If you use a substrate that is dusty you can get similar symptoms and if not addressed it can turn into a respirtory infection. Either way its best to keep the animal at optimum temps day and night until you know for sure.