Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Reptile | Lizard | Male
Chinese Water Dragon has brown/black spots?
1 Answer
Published on February 9th, 2020
Thanks for reaching out about Rango and including a photo. By the picture, could these be on the surface of the skin, do they scratch off? Melanin pigments are often the result of a trauma to the skin. This darkening will often go away once the insult if removed. Insults could be sharp bark, mites, infections and more. If the problems progresses, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Try giving a bath in clean water. Good luck.
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