Tail rot?????

[Ginjasnapz]

Hi!!

I am a new bear die owner. I just got mine on January 8, less than a month ago. When I came home with my beardie we noticed the tip of its tail looked a little weird. Almost looks like it was bit. I am going to attach a pic. Can anyone with experience please share their thoughts on what it can be. I am petrified it is tail rot!!! My beardie is active and eating well. Also, the tail tip has not gotten any worse. Thanks!!!!

 

[KarrieRee]

Hi!!

I am a new bear die owner. I just got mine on January 8, less than a month ago. When I came home with my beardie we noticed the tip of its tail looked a little weird. Almost looks like it was bit. I am going to attach a pic. Can anyone with experience please share their thoughts on what it can be. I am petrified it is tail rot!!! My beardie is active and eating well. Also, the tail tip has not gotten any worse. Thanks!!!!

@AHBD

 

[AHBD]

That little bit may fall off but it's not necessarily tail rot. Just keep Neosporin on it and watch that it doesn't get infected.

 

[Ginjasnapz]

Thank you so much for the response!!!! I was reading somewhere to soak it in Betadine as well. Should I be doing that too?? Is there a special type of neosporin to buy or any type is fine??

 

[AHBD]

You're welcome ! Betadine soaks can help , you can even just put some in a jar [ 1 part betadine to 10 parts water approximately ] and let his tail hang in it while you hold him. Non pain relief Neosporin is the kind you want.

 

[Ginjasnapz]

You're welcome ! Betadine soaks can help , you can even just put some in a jar [ 1 part betadine to 10 parts water approximately ] and let his tail hang in it while you hold him. Non pain relief Neosporin is the kind you want.

I really appreciate all your help!!! Thank you so much

 

[AHBD]

You're welcome.

 

[Ginjasnapz]

Tried the Betadine tail soak. My baby freaked out so that didn’t go over too well. I was able to put the Neosporin on. So I guess something is better than nothing. Lol

 

[AHBD]

Yes hopefully there won't be any problem anyway.

 

[Ginjasnapz]

Yes I’m hoping he/she is ok! I haven’t seen a change in that area on its tail in the 2 1/2 weeks since we brought him/ her home.