The shaving dragon is one of the most popular reptiles in pet trade. This is because they have such a wonderful obedience temperament and are treated safely by children. Not only this, it is also quite easy to keep it (once you have installed the enclosure). While they make great pets, you need to recognize some health problems that you and your beard dragon may encounter and how to prevent them. Many diseases are completely avoided Watch what you can do. That's why I'd like to provide the knowledge necessary to make sure your beard is happy and healthy.
Metabolic bone disease is a common disease seen in reptiles. It is caused by many factors and is one of the health problems that I can avoid as I mentioned earlier. Deficiency of calcium and phosphorus, like vitamin D deficiency, causes disease. This happens when reptiles are not exposed to sufficient UVB light. For this reason it is very important to set up the enclosure properly. If you do not do it, there is a possibility of this weakened state. It is also the result of unbalanced diet. A shaving dragon requires a meal with a lot of calcium. This can be achieved by eating a rich food of BD Calcium, or by spraying calcium dust on the meal. If he or she displays the following symptoms, you will know whether your dragon has metabolic bone disease:
• Cartilage / fracture
Paralysis
•Weight loss
• spinal deformity
• Lack of energy
Respiratory infections are also common among reptiles, especially because many owners do not provide the correct humidity level, as the raised dragon is directly related to proper maintenance and care, so here again the enclosure Conditions are the main factor. If humidity is too high or too low, infection may occur. In order to avoid the occurrence of such problems, I would like to confirm that I have created the correct environment in your home. If you have a respiratory infection, you need to visit a reptilian veterinarian. Symptoms such as dyspnea and mucus exiting the mouth and nose are observed.
One of the most life-threatening diseases is the yellow fungus on the face of the shaved dragon. Because it may be highly contagious, that's all I want to avoid. Fortunately, it can be cured, but you need to visit your veterinarian soon. I am very interested in the cause of this disease and its prevention method now. I think the answer may surprise you. It is actually the result of antibiotic therapy and should be given probiotic supplements after ingesting antibiotics in your beard to avoid it. A dragon with a puddle can give this disease to the outside and skin through defecation. It is characterized by a yellow coloration in the ventilation region and can spread throughout the body.
Another infection known to be caused by misdirected eating, mouth parasites and injuries is known as mouth rot. It is characterized by gray matter covering the soft tissue of the mouth, hemorrhagic gums and anorexia. Fortunately you can prevent this health problem, but you want to go to a reptile veterinarian for treatment.
