kingofnobbys":cd07oj2b said:
You have no option but to immediately separate the pair , if one has already been attached at least twice , probably very frequently eventually a limb will be bitten off or worse .
Move the uninjured dragon as it's the perpetrator and the other doesn't need more stress by being moved into a new viv or a temporary rearing tub.
This how I set up rearing tubs :
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It's not eating because it's terrified of the other dragon and scared to do so or do anything. Do not let this situation persist.
The injured dragon needs IMMEDIATE vet attention. Not to do so is cruel.
REPEATED to make sure you are paying attention and take notice.....
I'm a tough as nails old retired steel engineer and the sight of his mangled feet brought me to tears
.... poor little guy .... his feet are about as bad as I've had the misfortune to see .
He's very thin too, so he's not been eating properly for ages either .... malnourished .
One beardie taking the lions share of the food and best basking spots and best sleeping spot while the tank mate (often a sibling) gets next to nothing and fails to thrive is a very common issue , I made the mistake with Rex & Puff in their first few months, then the bullying became physical (biting started) and I separated them immediately. Two beardies should never be housed together except for very brief romantic encounters to do the deed.
I repeat , let him keep the viv.
MOVE THE OTHER ONE into another viv or a temporary tub modified as I've shown you.
NO PARTICULATE SUBSTRATES - lay down paper toweling , replace it daily , this will help keep the feet injuries clean.
IMMEDIATE VISIT TO A VET to repair damage / clean injuries / get started on antibiotics , he can do with pain relief too !
When he comes home from the vet he's going to need a lot of help from you with handfeeding and daily betadiene soaks for the injured legs (arms) , applying medihoney to injuries wont harm him either, but neither these are sufficient treatments or substitutes for the treatment he needs by a reptile vet / surgeon.
This will take a long to mend and he's likely to be permanently disabled , but there is no reason why he can't grow and become a big happy and healthy dragon
if you do the right things by him from now on.
This includes never trusting the advise given by the pet store !!