Rubbed snout?

Question

My Chinese Water Dragon has a slightly damaged snout from rubbing it against the glass of the cage, so I took care of it by placing a backdrop of a forest on the back and sides, as he never rubs it on the front glass. Anyway, I was wondering if the damaged skin would grow back? I mean, it's hardly there, but you can tell he began rubbing it.

Answer 1

It should grow back - most reptiles can regenerate skin...and even their tail if it gets bit off.

Answer 2

The damaged skin will grow back. It will scab over and then heal. Depending on how bad the damage is, there could be a permanent mark there from now on. As he sheds each time the appearance of the rub mark should improve. If he should start rubbing on the front glass you will have to put something on the front glass as well to keep him from rubbing. Great solution with the backdrop and quick thinking too!

Answer 3

His skin should be fine. Does he shed?? I'm not really familiar with them. I had an iguana and when he was shedding/getting ready too, he too, rubbed his snout against the glass. It must make them feel better.?.

Answer 4

he'll heal just fine, but there's probably gonna be a permanent something on his nose. SOME lizards regenerate everything, but it's a SERIOUS misconception hat they all do. pretty much anything under the 'dragon' name won't. if beardies or waters loose their tails, that's it for them.

my water dragon had a bit of snout damage from ages ago, and thugh it's healed beautifully, there's always gonna be a mark. i kind of like it though, he kind of looks like he's got his lips puckered and ready to kiss you.

Answer 5

Here is an excellent link on snout rubbing in CWD's. A common problem unfortunately.

http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/snout.htm

Answer 6

hellooooooo again nice to see you! oh looks like ou dont know everything! >[ his skin will be fine they can grow it bak easyit wil scab then heal =] well actually depends but if its not 2 bad then thats wut will happen