Water Dragons !Does anyone have any knowledge they can share about mouth rott ?

CURES,REMEDYS ?

Mouth rot is the common name for stomatitis. It is a bacterial infection which settles into the gum tissue, palate or tongue. If left untreated, it can invade the jaw bone; advanced cases may require resectioning of the bone or tissue. One important fact often overlooked by pet owners is that mouthrot is not a disease itself - it is a secondary infection triggered by a systemic infection.

Stomatitis presents as yellowish-whitish plaques, or irregular blotches on the gums. If poked, it is somewhat soft, rather like curds. In fact, iguana pus is referred to as caseous as it rather curdish or cheesy in nature, rather than what is produced by mammalian abscesses.

Treatment is not something to be attempted by a child; many adults are too squeamish to try it themselves. A vet can show you how to work on it ... you should see a vet anyway. Systemic antibiotics are often indicated, and it may be quite painful and traumatic to dig out a plaque, requiring that the reptile be anaesthetized and the work be done under sterile conditions.


Noted for a wide variety of symptoms, it typically presents as cheesy yellow or yellowy-gray plaques in the soft gum tissue in the mouth, with erythema and increased salivation. Stomatitis is a secondary infection. The mouth must be treated and the animal started on a regimen of appropriate systemic antibiotics. The animal's environment should be modified as necessary to aid in recovery.

One solution would be to use a solution of 1/2 part water and 1/2 part hydrogen peroxide. However, the ideal thing to do would be to take the water dragon to the vet as soon as possible to prevent any further disease or infection.

Symptoms of mouth rot include white cheesy (caseous) material found on the gums and teeth. Physical barriers in the vivarium are a good preventative measure. Treatment includes using Neosporin or Polysporin on nose injuries. However, if mouth rot has begun, remove caseous materials with a betadine solution dipped with a cotton swab. Reswab the infected area with betadine and apply an antibiotic cream.

Immediate action is necessary. You will needs some hydrogen paroxide, q-tips, and some triple antibiotic ointment and a dropper with water. First, dip the q-tip in the hydrogen P, gently open the mouth and roll the q-tip around the infected area, next gently rinse the paroxide out with the water dropper. Then, you need to, with clean hands, rub the triple antibiotic ointment over the infection. I would do this 3 times a day. You may also have to forcefeed if the animal is not eating. I have done this a hundred times, and if you need further instructions just e-mail me at wendi_just_me@yahoo.com I would be happy to help. I am a reptile expert.

THE ABOVE ANSWER IS A GOOD ONE JUST MAKE SURE TO RINSE AFTER APPLICATION. DO NOT JUST LEAVE IODINE OR BETADINE IN AN ANIMALS CAVITIES IT CAN CAUSE AN SECONDARY INFECTION IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL. IF THIS GETS TOO SEVERE AND THE ANIMAL WILL NOT EAT YOU NEED TO GO SEE A VET. FOR A SEASONED HERPER THIS IS AN EASY FIX BUT FOR ANYONE WHO ISNT VERSED WELL IN HERP STUDY THEY SHOULD GO TO A VET OR VET TECH FOR HELP.