i recently just got 2 baby beardies. This will be my 2nd & 3rd beardie. My first one passed a couple months ago because he was getting old, but i got him when he was an adult so this is my first time caring for babies. Although i’m excited, i’m nervous i’m going to mess something up.
I got the diet and heating down. 40 gal tank, 100w (around 95-100 at all times) and 150 uvb. I feed them crickets, mealworms, and some greens(so far kale & collard greens) but i’m having a hard time getting them to eat greens.
Today i noticed the bigger ones tail was darker and crooked. I went back to my photos in my phone to look at the pictures i took when i first got him, and it was like that in the photos as well. (i don’t know how i didn’t notice right away, but i am relieved i did not do this to him and i got him in this condition). I’ve had him for about 5 days now. Today i did a 5 min soak in betadine and coated his tail in neosporin shortly after.
so my main question- is this too late to save? should i take him to the vet? i’m worried i won’t have the money to cover it, does anyone have any suggestions? (it doesn’t look as dark irl than in this pic, this photo his tail was also wet so it looks darker)
Dragons are a territorial animal- they should never be kept together-- males will fight till one is dead male/ female the male will want to constantly breed and the females one will become dominate - you have time till around 5-6 months then the hormones are going to kick in - you need to sex them but at this time I think they are too young- I would work on getting another tank and lighting-- there is a post on recent discussions called did you buy a petstore enclosure please read that---- I have enlisted some help w/ the tail thing- Tracie is our vet tech mod shes on at nite
Karrie
Dragons are a territorial animal- they should never be kept together-- males will fight till one is dead male/ female the male will want to constantly breed and the females one will become dominate - you have time till around 5-6 months then the hormones are going to kick in - you need to sex them but at this time I think they are too young- I would work on getting another tank and lighting-- there is a post on recent discussions called did you buy a petstore enclosure please read that---- I have enlisted some help w/ the tail thing- Tracie is our vet tech mod shes on at nite
Karrie
Hi there, can you post a couple more pics in better lighting, a little closer and with the tail dry + no ointment on it ? That does look like it may be a problem but better pictures will help to see the condition of the tail better. It looks like it may have been broken at some point or possibly born that [ that would be a better scenario ]
As Karrie suggested, please do separate them so there wont be anymore injuries. They
really do best when they are in their own environment & have their own space too.
More upclose pictures of the tail would definitely help., when you can do so.
You are saying that it was in that condition when you got him & brought him home?
How is his appetite thus far?
Hi there, can you post a couple more pics in better lighting, a little closer and with the tail dry + no ointment on it ? That does look like it may be a problem but better pictures will help to see the condition of the tail better. It looks like it may have been broken at some point or possibly born that [ that would be a better scenario ]
As Karrie suggested, please do separate them so there wont be anymore injuries. They
really do best when they are in their own environment & have their own space too.
More upclose pictures of the tail would definitely help., when you can do so.
You are saying that it was in that condition when you got him & brought him home?
How is his appetite thus far?
The first day i got him he was eating a lot, he still is but i noticed it can’t really get him to eat greens. i’ve tried kale and collard greens, today i’m gonna try endive
Is that the same little one's tail as shown above? If so, that picture doesn't look too bad
in those pictures, really.
The youngsters are very picky with eating their greens, so, you will definitely have to keep
trying with him! Eventually you will find something that he likes & is willing to eat.
How is he doing today?
i’m sorry i thought i responded, and yes there is a kink. I’ll try to pick him up for more photos later but he’s shedding rn and doesn’t want to be picked up. this is what his tail looks like now, right after the kink it’s dark
There's no way to tell if there's infection spreading under the scales. Keep a close eye on it and if you can get him to a qualified vet it would be good to do so.