Can someone please tell me what this is. This just started today

[destinyrenee1496]

 

[KarrieRee]

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It almost looks like a burn but I dont like the black --- what is on the tail? We need AHBD to take a look
@AHBD

 

[destinyrenee1496]

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It almost looks like a burn but I dont like the black --- what is on the tail? We need AHBD to take a look
@AHBD

I am freaking out . I hope it’s not tail rot

 

[AHBD]

Can you post pics of it after it's dry, being wet changes the true condition a bit. It is some type of trauma, is the dragon housed alone ? Does it get taken out to roam around ? Post pics of the enclosure .

 

[Badwolfe]

well your dragon has definitely lost a part of its tail. Theres a possiblility it is tail rot and the dead part has broken off but it might be dried blood from the wound

 

[destinyrenee1496]

Can you post pics of it after it's dry, being wet changes the true condition a bit. It is some type of trauma, is the dragon housed alone ? Does it get taken out to roam around ? Post pics of the enclosure .

 

[destinyrenee1496]

This is a picture of his enclosure. I have him a bath and put non pain relief Neosporin on it

 

[destinyrenee1496]

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I do take him out but when I do take him out I hold him because he will run away .

 

[AHBD]

Enclosure looks nice, he has a good home. Can you post a close up of the tail when it's dry ? It might have gotten stuck under something like the cave, like a freak accident. Since he has a wound, keep Neosporin on it but don't bathe him a lot. Water can introduce mote bacteria in to the wound, although you can add betadine to the water when you soak him as long as he doesn't drink it. Raw honey is a good option as well, being a natural antibacterial. That's all you can do for now but if it gets worse , find a qualified vet to take care of it. He's beautiful BTW !

 

[destinyrenee1496]

Here’s another picture . I hope this one Is better . I appreciate your help so much !

 

[destinyrenee1496]

so I just caught him in action biting his tail. He’s shedding

 

[destinyrenee1496]

Enclosure looks nice, he has a good home. Can you post a close up of the tail when it's dry ? It might have gotten stuck under something like the cave, like a freak accident. Since he has a wound, keep Neosporin on it but don't bathe him a lot. Water can introduce mote bacteria in to the wound, although you can add betadine to the water when you soak him as long as he doesn't drink it. Raw honey is a good option as well, being a natural antibacterial. That's all you can do for now but if it gets worse , find a qualified vet to take care of it. He's beautiful BTW !

 

[AHBD]

Ahhhh, so that's what happened ! There have been a couple of tail biters on this forum over the years and it can be a real problem because they sometimes won't stop. Get a good bandaid to wrap it up after you put Neosporin on it. Hopefully that will deter the biting.

 

[destinyrenee1496]

Thank you so much for your help

 

[AHBD]

You're welcome. Just keep an eye on it because the biting may continue. The Neosporin will help the wound and you can apply it up over all the shedding area , that will help loosen the shed.