face rubbing

[staylor]

I have noticed he is rubbing his face on his stick. He does not have any injuries so just wondering if it is something I should take him to the vet for or if he is just itchy.

 

[crypticdragons]

I have noticed he is rubbing his face on his stick. He does not have any injuries so just wondering if it is something I should take him to the vet for or if he is just itchy.

typically this is a sign of a shed. Shedding is itchy for them so they rub on rough surfaces to loosen the skin and scratch the itch.

 

[staylor]

I have not noticed him shedding. Could this just be the start of it?

 

[corrine]

Princess does this every once in a while too even when she's not shedding... Just itchy is my guess lol

 

[renich]

It could very well be the start that is not noticeable yet. Face sheds can be in small parts that may go unnoticed.

 

[Michele654]

Kiwi does this when she's going to shed around her nostrel and mouth. You re beardie could be trying to loosen up his skin to shed. That's my theory but there are other's with far more experience than I. But has he/she shed around the face yet?

 

[zebraflavencs]

At any rate.. sounds like time for a bath...
Janie

 

[staylor]

Thank you all. I think he may have just been itchy for a few days because he has stopped rubbing. How often do they shed?

At any rate.. sounds like time for a bath...
Janie

I give him a bath everyday since he does not like to eat veggies and I am a worrier and don't want him to get dehydrated. I also spray him a lot. It is so cute he tilts his head and runs up to the bottle so it is almost touching his face.

 

[renich]

How often do they shed?

It varies per dragons. Young ones tend to shed A LOT. They have a lot of growing to do. Older ones shed less often, couple of times per year.

 

[staylor]

How often do they shed?

It varies per dragons. Young ones tend to shed A LOT. They have a lot of growing to do. Older ones shed less often, couple of times per year.

Ok...he should be getting ready to shed anytime now. He has almost doubled in size since I got him...amazing what a proper diet can do. He has outgrown his baby viv so he will be moving into his big boy home next week

 

[renich]

Yes, they do grow quickly the first 6 months or so! Good luck on the move.