TAIL ROT?!?

VickyAC · Oct 30, 2018

Hey guys

I was noticing that my beardie's tail is turning black and hard I think it's tail rot.
I don't know how to treat tail rot or if it's even fixable.
Do you guys know a method?
I will post a picture

AHBD · Oct 30, 2018

Hi Vicky, post a few good pics , here's how :

https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ Then use the XIMG to upload them

VickyAC · Oct 30, 2018

AHBD · Oct 30, 2018

It is shriveled up, do you know if something happened ? It may just fall off + be fine or it may need to be amputated. That would be pretty simple, they don't feel much pain back there and a vet could do it easily. Some people would do it themselves with a sharp, sterile pair of scissors. This guy even has a video : BTW, your dragon would not need anywhere near that amount cut, just slightly above where the damaged area ends. [ about 1/2 " above the bad area ]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjZMuttq44A

The only thing I would do different is to just soak the tail once a day, that would be fine.

VickyAC · Oct 30, 2018

I have no idea of what happened
Do you think I should wait until it falls off or do I amputate it?
Is it going to spread if I don't?

AHBD · Oct 30, 2018

It wouldn't hurt to cut that little bit off, but you can wait to see if it gets worse. If you feel more comfortable going to a vet be sure to choose only a vet that has experience with beardies. I'd hate to see you end up with one that has no experience, costs you a ton of money and doesn't know how to handle it.

At this point it's not serious at all so you have time to decide.

VickyAC · Oct 30, 2018

Decision made

I will amputate it just so it doesn't get worse
Better safe than sorry

Drache613 · Oct 30, 2018

Hello Vicky,

I agree, it looks like some type of issue & the tissue is dead or dying. It isn't infected though,
but keep an eye on it. If you want to snip the end off, just be sure there isn't any feeling there
so it doesn't hurt your dragon..

Tracie

AHBD · Oct 31, 2018

Have you done it yet ? It should be quick and not very painful at all.

VickyAC · Oct 31, 2018

No I haven't
I was at shcool

That's How she's doing today

VickyAC · Nov 1, 2018

Hey guys!

We just amputated siracha's tail tip and the surgery was successful.
She is currently sleeping, there's no bleeding and she has a lotion that heals the wound.
I will keep you posted.

Drache613 · Nov 1, 2018

Hello Vicky,

That is wonderful news! I'm glad to hear the amputation went well. I am sure she will be just
fine, no infection or anything is present. Just use the ointment daily to help keep any infection
away.
Let us know how she is doing.

Tracie

VickyAC · Nov 1, 2018

Thanks Tracey!

I will keep everyone posted and she is a total champ

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