Is my water dragon sick?

Is my water dragon sick?

Reptiles will often not show obvious signs of illness until they are very sick, but you should look out for any changes in appetite or faeces passed, as well as changes in weight, behaviour, skin colouration or breathing. Other signs of illness include discharges from the eyes, nose or mouth or problems with shedding.

What is wrong with my Chinese water dragon?

Common Health Problems Mouth Rot: This is the most common issue and the result of an improperly treated infection or injury. Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD): This often fatal condition is caused by a lack of calcium in the dragon’s diet or inadequate exposure to UVB light.

Why is my Chinese water dragon turning white?

Whitish lumps could be retained pockets of skin, fungal infections, abscesses, foreign bodies, mites, ticks, tumors, etc. The most important thing is to have your Chinese water dragon evaluated by a qualified reptile veterinarian.

Can water dragons change Colour?

The water dragon can slowly change skin colour to aid its camouflage. The skin will shed during periods of growth.

What can I feed my Chinese water dragon?

Feed juveniles daily; feed adults every 2 to 3 days. Feed Water dragons a variety of gut-loaded insects such as crickets, king mealworms, silkworms, and waxworms, as well as grasshoppers, roaches, and earthworms. Pinky mice and small fish may also be fed occasionally.

Do Chinese water dragons carry diseases?

Chinese water dragons are prone to bacterial infections called pseudomonas, for instance. And other reptiles carry salmonella, botulism, campylobacteriosis, and leptospirosis.

Are Chinese water dragons easy to care for?

Caring for Chinese water dragons is not all that difficult but their needs are very specific (as are most reptile species’). They are arboreal lizards, meaning they climb and like to be up high. Water dragons enjoy a humid environment, so maintain cage humidity at close to 80 percent.