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*SNOUT DAMAGE- Snout damage is extremely common in captive kept Water Dragons. It is caused by nose rubbing against the walls or glass in the enclosure. Glass, screens, even solid walls are not understood by most water dragons. Snout rubbing occurs because your water dragon is panicked, attempting to escape, or sees its reflection. I DO NOT RECOMMEND USING GLASS AQUARIUMS FOR THIS REASON. A wooden enclosure with a glass front is your best choice. In addition, the glass front should start at least 6" above the ground floor. This way the dragon cant see out form the bottom of the cage, minimizing reflections. If you must use a glass aquarium, barriers must be used to help prevent snout damage from occurring. Neosporin or another antibacterial cream will help soothe and heal infected areas. It is best to apply this after the dragon has gone to sleep at night. Visual barriers, such as wide strips of cardboard along the bottom of the enclosure, are the easiest way to prevent this behavior. Snout damage may progress to mouth rot if the situation is not given attention right away. Also, scale loss may occur due to the rubbing, as water dragons will literally rub their faces off. Once scales are gone they will never come back.
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