My son got his bearded dragon about a month ago. When we first got him, it looked like there was a small spot on his tail. It has since gotten worse. I have attached a photo. About 2 days ago it looked like the spot had some dried blood on it. Now today it looks a bit worse, might even look like the tip of his tail is going to fall off. Is there something I can do to help? Should he be taken to a vet?
Tail injury
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My son got his bearded dragon about a month ago. When we first got him, it looked like there was a small spot on his tail. It has since gotten worse. I have attached a photo. About 2 days ago it looked like the spot had some dried blood on it. Now today it looks a bit worse, might even look like the tip of his tail is going to fall off. Is there something I can do to help? Should he be taken to a vet?
That does not look good -- please get some raw unfiltered honey like Manuka on that tail asap-- thats going to stop the infection -from going any further please NO crickets in the tank they will go straight to the tail - I am going to have AHBD take a look and have her advise as well
@AHBD
Ok, will do. Thanks for the heads up about the crickets, that didn’t cross my mind.
Hi, yeah that is a problem and looks like from that spot on down the tail is dying. You can soak it in a betadine water mix [ 1 prt betadine to 10 parts ] water] Put the mixture in a cup or glass if you can dangle his tail in it. Otherwise set him in a shallow bowl with the mixture [ lukewarm so it's not too cold for him ]
It would be good to see a reptile vet because at times amputation is necessary because the infection is traveling up the tail under the scales. Hopefully all goes well, update us with how it goes !
It would be good to see a reptile vet because at times amputation is necessary because the infection is traveling up the tail under the scales. Hopefully all goes well, update us with how it goes !
www.arav.org to find a reptile vet type in a bigger cities zip code if your in a small town
Hello,
I agree, I would try to get a vet appointment. The tail might have to be amputated at slightly above the injury point, but not positive. Try the treatments AHBD & Karrie suggested. Perhaps the end will shrivel up & die
without a major infection developing.
Is his appetite doing ok?
Tracie
I agree, I would try to get a vet appointment. The tail might have to be amputated at slightly above the injury point, but not positive. Try the treatments AHBD & Karrie suggested. Perhaps the end will shrivel up & die
without a major infection developing.
Is his appetite doing ok?
Tracie
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