Color on tail

[Dragonkate17]

Hi I unfortunately don't have a picture of it right now. But I noticed today while playing with Digger he has a patch of white near the very end of his tail. No clue what it could be, help

 

[daner923]

Is it possible that it is the beginning of a shed?

 

[Dragonkate17]

His owner said he would shed in the fall normally. I was able to wipe the white stuff off but shortly after him playing I saw more on just his tail.

 

[KristineM]

It sounds like the start of a shed...I wouldn't wipe or peel it. They shed as they grow...not by season as far as I know. Can you post a pic?

 

[daner923]

Yes they definitely don't shed in seasons. Sounds like the previous owner has no idea. However, since it reformed, it sounds like it may not be shed. A picture would be really helpful. If it is pus-like or something, you will need to see a vet ASAP, as an infection could be lethal.

 

[Dragonkate17]

I wish I could post a pic but have nothing to take it with. The white stuff doesn't seem to be puss like it just looks like his skins light.

 

[KristineM]

Yeah...you should leave it alone if it isn't puss or runny. If its just looking grayish and light it's most likely shedding. When you can get a pic that would be helpful. Just in case it is anything else. Then someone with more experience could tell you exactly what it is and what to do Good luck! And don't pick it :wink:

 

[Dragonkate17]

okay and yea its like a really white color

 

[KristineM]

Are you giving him soaks? If it is a shed (which it sounds like so far) I'd give a good 15 minute soak each day to ease the shedding process

 

[Gail]

Is it dry and chaulky? Its possible he drug his tail through his urates.

 

[Dragonkate17]

Yes it is dry and chalky! only comes off with water

 

[Gail]

Its just dried urates then, nothing to worry about. Wash it when it appears and try to clean his poo up before he can run his tail through it.

 

[Dragonkate17]

I try to but it's like he sometimes teases me, Hey are you quick enough to stop me? :roll: It's getting washed off

 

[Dragonkate17]

He went in his pool yesterday I know i'm still trying to get a picture but everytime it gets wet it will go away then after he dries its right back but doesnt seem to be spreading. I tried scrubbing it but nothing seems to happen.