I think Cyrax is sick...please help!

[Maize411]

My Uromastyx has this strange white stuff near the tip of his nose..At first I thought it was just dry shedding skin..but it seems to be growing and getting worse...what can I do? What could it be? Can anyone help me out here..here are pics for reference..please help..any info is greatly appreciated..

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[Tula_Montage]

If that is discharge from either the nostrils or the mouth you need to get him to the vet asap!

 

[Maize411]

When I feel the tip of his nose it's not wet..the white stuff is dry..it peels off like dried skin..:shrugs::shrugs:

Right now with no job I have no money at all to take him to a vet..I'm looking online right now for something that might help him..I"m hoping someone here will be familiar with this kind of thing..

 

[diamondlil]

Have you tried this site? Because Uros seem quite specialised in their requirements it may be more help.
http://www.uromastyxworld.com/phpBB2/index.php

 

[diamondlil]

A quick search on there shows something called 'crusty lip disease'

 

[diamondlil]

And a quick search on that term found this;
http://www.repticzone.com/forums/Uromastyx/messages/110300.html

 

[Maize411]

Okay I think everything is okay...I found this pieice of info on the link I provided below..Hopefully they are right...

Salt Excretion: Many new uro owners often ask "what is the white stuff around my uros nose?" This is simply excess salt being excreted by the body, similar to that seen in iguanas. This is not a problem, so do not be alarmed.

Here is the link I got the info from..it's towards the bottom: http://www.kingsnake.com/uromastyx/urocaresheet.html

 

[Nanci]

It looks like shed to me...E-mail the pic to Lindsey Pike! You have his phone number, too.

 

[Nanci]

Cripes, give me a simple snake any day...He looks good otherwise!

 

[Nanci]

I think you should taste it and see if it's salty. :sidestep:

 

[diamondlil]

I think you should taste it and see if it's salty. :sidestep:

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

 

[Maize411]

hmm...I am making chicken soup right now and I do need some salt..hmm...lol...j/k

 

[Cat_Eyed_Lady]

hehe The first time my Uro had that I freaked out too! But as you read, it isnt much of anything When I seen it after that I just rubbed it off

Your Uro is so cute! I really love those little guys.... so easy to care for too