claudiusx":zf84ig85 said:Doesn't look like tail rot but there is a definite difference in the tip of the tail. Sometimes that can be caused by retained shed pinching the tail and not allowing it to grow. Sometimes it stays that way, sometimes it falls off, sometimes the tip of the tail catches up to the rest of the tail.
As long as their are no open wounds or cuts around that tip i'd just keep an eye on it once a week or so, see how it's progressing.
-Brandon
AHBD":q009710b said:Those cases are tricky, sometimes it's rot and it creeps up the tail under the scales and you can't see it destroying more tissue until the tail structure shrivels like that part there. Do you know if there was a certain way he wounded it to begin with ? Make a slight mark with a sharpie and if the tail gets worse beyond that point you should have it amputated for sure. It's no big deal, easy surgery [ a small part can be done yourself ] and beardies recover very quickly, usually eating + acting normally the same day.
thanks again...yes, we have him to my son for his birthday. But I supervise the care and feeding of Max! Have an appt at the vet tomorrow. ??AHBD":26rnpme0 said:O.K, it is spreading then. Best to have it cut about 1/4" above where the bad part ends. Is that your son's dragon ? Cute little fella !