Getting stuck on his back?

[NorbertTheDino]

BTW can you get a few shots of his tail ?

Yes. It doesn't seem to be bothering him as much as it did when he had tail rot, but I've been treating it for tail rot just in case it comes back. I'll go get some pics.

 

[NorbertTheDino]

BTW can you get a few shots of his tail ?

The white in some of the pictures is just calcium. Sometimes when he charges crickets he runs through it. I'll have to give him a bath today . He does have a few kinks, probably from falling off of things, but they don't seem to bother him so that's good. About a week ago, he had a big kink at the base of his tail that hurt whenever it was touched by anything and now it seems to have healed, but it's still there. Around the part that fell off seems to be healing well, but since I have no experience with bearded dragon injuries I can't be certain. I check the end everyday to make sure it isn't turning black or white, just to be clear that the tail rot has gone away. So far, I haven't seen anything bad, but maybe you will see something I missed. Thanks!

 

[CooperDragon]

I see the kinks but it generally looks OK to me. I don't see open wounds or degredation of the tissue around the tail which is good. Probably doesn't hurt to keep it clean and treat with some antibiotic ointment if there are any wounded areas I'm not seeing, but otherwise if it isn't bothering him I'd say it's OK.

 

[NorbertTheDino]

I see the kinks but it generally looks OK to me. I don't see open wounds or degredation of the tissue around the tail which is good. Probably doesn't hurt to keep it clean and treat with some antibiotic ointment if there are any wounded areas I'm not seeing, but otherwise if it isn't bothering him I'd say it's OK.

Okay that's good to know. I've been putting Neosporin on it and I think that that's helped a lot. Anyways, thanks!

 

[MNEXUS]

Hey does norbert get a vitamin suppliment with his calcium? What uvb bulbs are you using? maybe take a look at www.reptileuv.com ? i like the explanation they have of how propee reptive uv lighting is a "system". i`ve spent a lot of time talking to zoos and herpetologists trying to get good answers about my reptiles and it is amazing how hard it can be to get good info and especially from pet stores when it comes to reptiles and herps.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

I agree, the tip of the tail & the kink looks fine & doesn't appear to be infected or traveling
up the tail, either. You can continue to put the antibiotic ointment on the tip to help out.
The black cherry juice can be given daily, either straight or diluted with water. I would give
maybe 1ml daily but probably no more than that, just so he doesn't get too much sugar which
could cause diarrhea.
Has the swelling on his toes come down at all? Which greens have you tried for him? You
can try to find some arugula, dandelion greens, or endive or even spring mix but minus the
spinach. Those are a little lower in oxalates which would be easier on his kidneys.
Were you able to get the UVB light any closer to him yet?

Tracie