Tail rot

[Peter lord]

Hey guys so I bought my son a beardie he/she name is blue I have started to notice he’s tail going black so I googled it but was getting tail rot etc, the crink in he/she tail was already their when we got he or she but I’m really worried I understand it’s Christmas Day but could do with some advice thanks in advance

 

[AHBD]

Unfortunately it is. You'll need amputation about 1/3 inch above where the bad part ends. Beardie's do very well with amputation and are often eating the same or the next day. And you should have it done ASAP, there is infection that will travel up the tail under the scales very quickly and can eventually cause death.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Poor thing, he likely wasn't handled properly at the previous owners,
or it was bitten. I agree with AHBD, it is going to need some vet care.
It hopefully wont get worse too quickly but it is definitely going to need
some type of amputation.
Great looking dragon though!

Tracie

 

[Peter lord]

Hello,

Poor thing, he likely wasn't handled properly at the previous owners,
or it was bitten. I agree with AHBD, it is going to need some vet care.
It hopefully wont get worse too quickly but it is definitely going to need
some type of amputation.
Great looking dragon though!

Tracie

Thank you tracie for you kind words and help unfortunately the previous owners had around 30 dragons (babies) in one set up (a breeder) I wish I could of bought and taken them all but as any dragon parents know it costs lol

 

[Peter lord]

Unfortunately it is. You'll need amputation about 1/3 inch above where the bad part ends. Beardie's do very well with amputation and are often eating the same or the next day. And you should have it done ASAP, there is infection that will travel up the tail under the scales very quickly and can eventually cause death.

Thank you for your advice we have been awake most of the night talking on a Facebook forum about blues situation, and it’s sad as your correct we are getting a appointment for him at our local vets hopefully today but I will post updates here if you would like them

 

[Peter lord]

I wanted to ask if anyone has a rough idea on the prices of these situations??

 

[AHBD]

It might be anywhere from $200 up to $600 depending on who the vet is, how much of the tail is cut, what meds. are prescribed, etc.
Do you know of a good reptile or exotics vet in your area that has experience with beardies and has done this before ? Also look at their reviews.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

How is your dragon doing today? It is imperative that the vet be an exotic or reptile vet with good
reviews. Regular vets are not knowledgeable enough to treat reptiles, & many times hurt the reptie.
Let us know if you are able to find one!

Tracie

 

[Peter lord]

Hello,

How is your dragon doing today? It is imperative that the vet be an exotic or reptile vet with good
reviews. Regular vets are not knowledgeable enough to treat reptiles, & many times hurt the reptie.
Let us know if you are able to find one!

Tracie

 

[Peter lord]

Hi thank you for asking blue is doing well he/she is eating well may I add blue is only 22 weeks old to! We have an appointment with a exotic vet in our local area today at 5:00pm I will update more then, I’m actually on my way to get blue a new uvb bulb and heat bulb as I feel they should have a change will post photos once purchased

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

She is definitely not very old at all! Let us know how the vet visit went today, I hope it went well!
Were you able to find a new UVB light today?

Tracie

 

[Peter lord]

Hello,

She is definitely not very old at all! Let us know how the vet visit went today, I hope it went well!
Were you able to find a new UVB light today?

Tracie

Evening sorry for a late reply so we got a new uvb bulb I upgraded the whole lighting system a t5 model which I got from Jolleys which was £70 and I also got a new heat lamp to, we see a vet and they have given antibiotics/pain meds also a antibiotic to soak the end of the tail in and a cream to apply after once dry for two weeks if this fails they will then amputate the bottom where is needed

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

That's great you have upgraded the lighting to the T5 model!
I hope you can get the tail issue taken care of soon. The tail will most likely need to be amputated
at slightly above the injury area. This regimen should keep it from getting infected though.
How is your dragon doing now?
Keep us updated on how things are going!

Tracie

 

[Peter lord]

Hello,

That's great you have upgraded the lighting to the T5 model!
I hope you can get the tail issue taken care of soon. The tail will most likely need to be amputated
at slightly above the injury area. This regimen should keep it from getting infected though.
How is your dragon doing now?
Keep us updated on how things are going!

Tracie

As you said it will need to be amputated, we woke up this morning and blues part of the dead tail is half hanging off we have called the emergency vet we have sent them images just waiting for a reply/appointment I will update you guys asap, would like to say thank you for asking about blue we really appreciate the kindness kind regards Peter

 

[AHBD]

Yes I could tell it was beyond saving. The tissue was already shriveled + dead under the scales. Make sure the vet has experience with this , they will need to cut up in to the good tissue a little bit up above where the dead part ends.
Good thing you recognized and asked about it here. Blue should do fine, beardies don't feel much pain in their tail and won't miss it. Most are up + eating in a day or so.