Swollen finger

[QueenJay]

I noticed today that Nami has a swollen finger and It does seem to be causing her just a little pain. She hasn't shed recently so I don't think it's anything related to that.

Any ideas on what caused it? And is there anything I need to do to help it get better?

 

[KarrieRee]

I noticed today that Nami has a swollen finger and It does seem to be causing her just a little pain. She hasn't shed recently so I don't think it's anything related to that.

Any ideas on what caused it? And is there anything I need to do to help it get better?

Good uvb- -- no coils please-- do you have a hammock in the tank?

 

[QueenJay]

Good uvb- -- no coils please-- do you have a hammock in the tank?

Yes there's a hammock. And I use a reptisun 10.0 for uvb

 

[KarrieRee]

Yes there's a hammock. And I use a reptisun 10.0 for uvb

Is this a coil or a long tube fixture? Is the hammock a green mesh or a grass type one?

 

[QueenJay]

Is this a coil or a long tube fixture? Is the hammock a green mesh or a grass type one?

Uvb is long tube and hammock is green mesh

 

[KarrieRee]

Uvb is long tube and hammock is green mesh

Ok so I would replace the hammock w/ a fleece or cloth one -- www.etsy.com --- www.pamperedbeardie.org - the uvb needs to be in the tank directly above the basking decor 12-15 inches for a T 5 if it's a T 8 6-8 inches-

 

[CooperDragon]

Due to the light coloring on the finger, it's possibly just going through a shed. Shedding can cause their fingers/hands/arms to swell up temporarily until the old skin breaks free, then returns to normal. Something to keep an eye on, especially if you see other patches that are shedding.

 

[QueenJay]

An update, it seems to be worsening and there's red at the base and tip of her nail. I'm concerned its infected and The soonest I can get her to a vet is the 24th. Is there anything I should/can do to prevent it from getting any worse?

 

[xp29]

Dip it in betadine or raw unpasteurized or Manuka honey

 

[KarrieRee]

No crickets in the tank if you use the honey