Do Chinese water dragons lose their teeth?
Chameleons and agamid lizards, such as bearded dragons and water dragons, possess acrodont dentition. Acrodont teeth are easily lost and are not replaced. Pleurodont dentition is regularly replaced throughout life.
How do you treat an iguana’s mouth rot?
Infectious stomatitis (mouth rot), usually requires injectable antibiotics, as well antibiotic mouth rinses. Several deworming medications are available either as an oral or injectable drug. The type of parasite identified on the microscopic fecal examination will determine which drug is needed.
Do Chinese water dragons like to be held?
Chinese water dragons are among one of the friendliest lizards out there—friendlier even than iguanas. They enjoy being handled and actually require regular handling to prevent them from becoming aggressive. If a Chinese water dragon feels threatened or is scared, it may lash out by biting and whipping its tail.
What to do if your chinese water dragon has mouth rot?
Weakened immune system can also lead to mouth rot. If your Chinese water dragon has mouth rot, start washing its mouth with diluted Betadine (1:100 – mild brown solution) or scrub and applying antibiotic ointment (without any painkiller) once a day until the infection has cleared.
What does it mean when a Chinese water dragon is not eating?
If your Chinese water dragon is gaping a lot, breathing forcefully, being lethargic and not eating much – it could be suffering from a respiratory infection. Bubbles around the mouth and nose, popping sounds also indicate an infection.
When to take a Chinese water dragon to the vet?
If your Chinese water dragon is gaping a lot, breathing forcefully, being lethargic and not eating much – it could be suffering from a respiratory infection. Bubbles around the mouth and nose, popping sounds also indicate an infection. These signs would mean an advanced infection, so please take your Chinese water dragon to a vet immediately.
What kind of diseases can a Chinese water dragon get?
Internal parasites or bacteria in Chinese water dragons Internal parasites in Chinese water dragons can lead to a chain of problems. They can lead to weight loss, damage to intestinal lining, stunted growth and even death. A big range of internal parasites and bacteria include nematodes, protozoans, tapeworms, salmonella and more.
