Modesttwist
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So just got my baby bearded dragon and her tail is black at the end and is bent a little, is this somthing I should be concerned about?
Drache613":1vpo36tx said:Hello,
That does look pretty torn up. The tail was like this when you purchased her?
It looks pretty damaged & could be getting infected, too. I would start treating it with a
diluted betadine solution daily, then putting some raw unpasteurized honey on it to help
with infection. The gray color could be necrosis meaning that portion of the tail is dying.
It would probably be a good idea to take her to the vet if it doesn't clear up & the tip of it
doesn't fall off with a clean tip. The infection can travel up the tail & become a systemic
infection & make your dragon ill.
Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie
Her tail is kinda turning grey, but when I feel it it doesn’t feel soft in any way but she kinda jerks a little when I feel it and she just started to bask with her mouth open, and don’t see her sides moving for breathing idk what’s goin onDrache613":3lmubksf said:Hello,
You can try treating it for a week or so to see if it gets better. Watch the discoloration
carefully to be sure it doesn't travel up the tail. Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie
She’s starting to bask while laying down, and her tail is turning grey and looks like it’s kinda all the way up her spine( grey/white) I’ll upload a picture when I get home later I’m rly worriedDrache613":213ayemt said:Hello,
You can try treating it for a week or so to see if it gets better. Watch the discoloration
carefully to be sure it doesn't travel up the tail. Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie
Hello! I’m a bit late to the conversation, but this looks like it might be tail rot. If treatment doesn’t work, the tail will eventually either need to be amputated or it will fall off. With proper treatment, the beardie will still live a long life! (I think treatment will work, this is the worst way of looking at it)Modesttwist":2a2lh5i3 said:this is what it looks llike, but now it started to turn grey / white