Strange cut on snout

[Rshargani098]

Hello everyone back at my favorite forum to ask a question in regards to my bearded dragon. In my experience true bearded dragon owners tend to have more knowledge or helpful tips as compared to vets near me... Anyways i am currently debating on scheduling a vet visit for this strange cut that developed on the tip of my dragons snout. I've notice a dip probably a month ago and thought it was odd. Bathe normally as usual everything perfectly fine, however today I noticed a red spec and I thought it was fruit debris of some sort. I used his bath brush (don't worry its super soft like the ones for babies) and the red spec rubbed off as tiny amount started coming again. I realized okay it's a cut then. If anyone knows how this may have happened or obviously if he injured himself accidentally should I worry about the healing process and/or take him to the vet? I'm just super protective over my dragon lol as I'm sure anyone would be. Thanks in advance!

 

[KarrieRee]

Has he been doing alot of glass surfing? Any sharp objects in the tank
I would get some raw unpasteurized honey like Manuka and put on the cut its a good anti bacterial and DO NOT leave crickets in the tank they will go straight for the mouth --

 

[Rshargani098]

Not really any sharp objects really maybe his cave becuase it's fake plastic wood with ridges. Glass surfing yes he's done that for a short time period whenever he pooped he always wanted me to clean it right right away. But I'll definitely try a dab of honey to help speed up the healing. Thank you for the response by the way!

 

[CooperDragon]

I agree that looks like abrasion from rubbing on something. It is a fairly common issue and should heal up without a problem. Hopefully the honey will help heal and protect it. If you notice a lot more glass surfing and restlessness, it may be helpful to bring him out of his enclosure for a bit to run around and burn off some energy if you have a safe place for him to do so. If not, his behavior should calm again after a while and his chin will heal up. He may eventually form a callus there.