Accidentally nipped his toe! How do I treat it?

glitchinthedark

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Mushu
I accidentally clipped the side of Mushu's toe while moving his log a little bit ago, and I have no idea how to start treating it since I dont have Betadine on hand.
I took him out and cleaned the tank really quickly to reduce any possible bacteria, I considered letting him have a soak but I wasn't sure if it would help or make things worse. He seems like he's just being mindful of it at the moment, and it doesnt seem to look like it's swelling? But there looks like a little bit of blood and a scale may have come off.
Is there anything I can do off the bat from home? Do I need to take him straight to a vet?

I'm really new to all of this so I'm trying my best but I may get some things wrong, and I apologize in advance. I worry far too easily for this little dude in attempt to treat him right.
 

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That is a cool looking bottom. Is it something you constructed or is it store bought?
 

Drache613

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Hello,

Poor thing, that probably hurts some. It does happen all of the time though! You can use some raw,
unpasteurized honey on it, to help with healing. Or, antibiotic ointment will work as well. Just keep
everything clean to help ward off infection but, he should be just fine!

Tracie
 

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