Why does my Uromastyx have white stuff on his nose?

Why does my Uromastyx have white stuff on his nose?

Uromastyx sometimes get a buildup of white crusty mucus around the nostrils. It is caused by them excreting excess salt. The crusty mucus usually falls off on its own and is not a cause for concern.

What does a dehydrated Uromastyx look like?

Many skinny uromastyx will be dehydrated, because the main source of moisture are salads. Signs of dehydration are lethargy, sunken eyes, wrinkly skin, small to no urates (white part of poop). When a uromastyx is hydrated, it will look alert and plump, urates will be present in the poop (and even some liquid pee).

Do Uromastyx have femoral pores?

The hemipenes are the copulatory organ of the male. Mature males should also have prominent femoral pores on the ventral thighs. A waxy glandular secretion is secreted from these pores. Males are more brightly colored.

Should you soak a Uromastyx?

Soaking. Despite what other caresheets may say, Uromastyx should never be bathed. You should not need to clean your Uromastyx, as its continuous shedding will remove any old skin, and if it is getting dusty then you probably need to change your substrate.

How do you know when your Uromastyx is dying?

08 Signs Of A Dying Uromastyx

1. Lethargy.
2. Weight loss.
3. Sunken eyes.
4. Runny poop.
5. Black digits or tail tip.
6. Bloated belly.
7. Limping.
8. Tail kinking, hanging or soft jaw, swollen limbs, etc.

Can you handle a uromastyx?

Most uromastyx tame out with time. Even if not all become completely fine with handling, they are fine with you approaching the tank, hand feeding them and handling to some extent. Some will become very docile and personable. Most will also depend on how much time you spend with your uromastyx.

How many times a year do uromastyx lay eggs?

Uromastyx lay around 8-20, up to 25 eggs, around 4-5 weeks after mating. You will also need to incubate eggs for around 2-2.5 months before they will hatch.