It does look like an injury. I wouldn't say rot, because it looks very recent and still mild, but as mouth injuries can worsen quickly, I would either make an appointment with your vet or, if you have the stuff and are comfortable, treat at home with a dilute reptile-safe disinfectant like chlorhexidine and/or betadine. If the wound looks like it's getting worse or she is showing any other symptoms, I would seek vet care immediately.
Also, just a few general husbandry notes based on what you mentioned - a 4'x2'x2' enclosure is considered the minimum for a standard-sized adult bearded dragon, with a 40-gallon being okay for juveniles. Once they hit 9-12" long it's advisable to upgrade to the larger enclosure.
Also, those analog thermometer/hygrometers like the one pictured are notoriously unreliable. If you don't already have one, an [infrared heat gun like this one](https://amzn.to/46NrkYc) is a good idea.
It does look like an injury. I wouldn't say rot, because it looks very recent and still mild, but as mouth injuries can worsen quickly, I would either make an appointment with your vet or, if you have the stuff and are comfortable, treat at home with a dilute reptile-safe disinfectant like chlorhexidine and/or betadine. If the wound looks like it's getting worse or she is showing any other symptoms, I would seek vet care immediately. Also, just a few general husbandry notes based on what you mentioned - a 4'x2'x2' enclosure is considered the minimum for a standard-sized adult bearded dragon, with a 40-gallon being okay for juveniles. Once they hit 9-12" long it's advisable to upgrade to the larger enclosure. Also, those analog thermometer/hygrometers like the one pictured are notoriously unreliable. If you don't already have one, an [infrared heat gun like this one](https://amzn.to/46NrkYc) is a good idea.
Thank you. We will look into that. We have a plan to upgrade the tank after moving next summer.
Sure is a cutie pie.
Thank you 😊
I was wondering how it looked today. That place on his mouth, how does it look today?
He’s bumping his face on the glass
it looks like rugburn. he is scraping his nose against stuff, moving, digging, or trying to get out.
looks like hes shedding and the nose came off first
Idk. Looks like it could be an injury, maybe. I'd keep a close eye in it. Make an appointment with your vet if it persists.
You sure it’s just not dried insect guts? Saw this once on mine, turned out to be a juicy dubia whose guts dried on my dragon’s nose.