Do bearded dragons have to drink water?
Bearded dragons drink water, need water and continual mild dehydration causes long term health issues. When a bearded dragon is dehydrated, it is also likely constipated. Provide water by a combination of hydrating routines including bathing, misting (spraying), food, drinking from a bowl and syringe or eye dropper.
Why is my Chinese water dragon not eating?
In general, a Chinese water dragon might be not eating if tank temperatures are too low or high, humidity is too low, when it’s impacted, is suffering from stress or illness, is a picky eater and more. If your Chinese water dragon is not eating, it could be caused by low cage temperatures.
Why do Chinese water dragons Bang on walls?
Most Chinese water dragons tend to bang their snout against the glass or even solid walls. That’s because they don’t seem to understand the concept of glass, or cannot see barriers. They can also run into the wall when scared, and hit it with their snout.
Why are Chinese water dragons kept in captivity?
Even those Chinese water dragons that have lived in captivity can develop a higher parasitic load. This can be due to stress (leads to weakening of immune system), dirty living conditions and soaking in soiled water or cross-contamination. That’s why it’s important to quarantine every new animal separately for 2-3 months and test its feces.
When to take your chinese water dragon to the vet?
You might also notice lethargy, deformed bones (crooked back, open jaw), swollen legs etc. If you suspect MBD, please take your Chinese water dragon to the vet for blood testing, visual examination and treatment. This can be life-threatening and effects can also be irreversible.
In general, a Chinese water dragon might be not eating if tank temperatures are too low or high, humidity is too low, when it’s impacted, is suffering from stress or illness, is a picky eater and more. If your Chinese water dragon is not eating, it could be caused by low cage temperatures.
When to move a Chinese water dragon to an adult tank?
Once your Chinese water dragon turns around 12 months old, you need to move it to an adult tank. This must be minimum 4x3x5 feet long (L x D x H). They are active lizards and need that space. Another possible reason why your Chinese water dragon is digging is because it’s too hot.
Even those Chinese water dragons that have lived in captivity can develop a higher parasitic load. This can be due to stress (leads to weakening of immune system), dirty living conditions and soaking in soiled water or cross-contamination. That’s why it’s important to quarantine every new animal separately for 2-3 months and test its feces.
Most Chinese water dragons tend to bang their snout against the glass or even solid walls. That’s because they don’t seem to understand the concept of glass, or cannot see barriers. They can also run into the wall when scared, and hit it with their snout.
