Bearded Dragon Tail Wound

[Sebastian]

bearded dragon seems to constantly scrape his tail in his cage. Not sure what to do.

 

[Sadie]

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bearded dragon seems to constantly scrape his tail in his cage. Not sure what to do.

That looks terrible --- I am going to have someone else take a look I dont want to ill advise you on this --- what is in his tank for him to get that kind of injury? Please post a pic of the tank

 

[Sadie]

I heard back from someone who is more experienced than I on this issue and this is what she has said and asked

Ask them if they have a heat rock [ this could be a burn ] and to post pics of the tank. Also are there other people in the house that might have taken him out and got him injured [ dog, cat attack, etc ] but then didn't admit it and just put him back in his enclosure. That is 100 % not from scraping. That's a very serious wound and needs vet care. In the mean time raw honey will help .

I was going to suggest raw unpasteurized honey as well -- please leave no crickets in the tank they will go straight for the tail --

 

[Sebastian]

I heard back from someone who is more experienced than I on this issue and this is what she has said and asked

Ask them if they have a heat rock [ this could be a burn ] and to post pics of the tank. Also are there other people in the house that might have taken him out and got him injured [ dog, cat attack, etc ] but then didn't admit it and just put him back in his enclosure. That is 100 % not from scraping. That's a very serious wound and needs vet care. In the mean time raw honey will help .

I was going to suggest raw unpasteurized honey as well -- please leave no crickets in the tank they will go straight for the tail --

 

[Sebastian]

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The big log was in the enclosure prior. After feeling the exterior of the log hide it does have sharp edges that could of caused him to scrape his tale in it. My daughter is his primary handler but no other pets. I don’t believe my daughter would have done anything to him to hurt him.

 

[Sadie]

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Ok I would take the hide out then - and get a different one- you can check PetSmart they have nice decor for dragons- I also noticed the two domes over the basking decor- I am assuming your using a coil uvb? If so is it a 13 watt? If that is the case please replace it- they cause so many health issues even death if not caught in time - I can help you get a good uvb which is going to be crucial in the dragons healing of his tail- I can post links for you

 

[Sebastian]

Ok I would take the hide out then - and get a different one- you can check PetSmart they have nice decor for dragons- I also noticed the two domes over the basking decor- I am assuming your using a coil uvb? If so is it a 13 watt? If that is the case please replace it- they cause so many health issues even death if not caught in time - I can help you get a good uvb which is going to be crucial in the dragons healing of his tail- I can post links for you

Sure. Please suggest the correct and necessary lighting. Thank you so much.

 

[Sadie]

Sure. Please suggest the correct and necessary lighting. Thank you so much.

I will get some links to you in the morning- also do you have a digital probe thermometer to get surface basking temps?

 

[Sebastian]

I will get some links to you in the morning- also do you have a digital probe thermometer to get surface basking temps?

I just have the thermometers in the tank

 

[Sadie]

I just have the thermometers in the tank

Ok I will post that as well- these things I have asked about are extremely important to his health- in the meantime please get some honey on the tail - it's going to kill any infection and promote healing along w/ good uvb

 

[Sadie]

Please get a vet visit scheduled for the dragon it is very serious as there are tendons exposed and can lead to tail rot if not treated soon- here is a website to find a reptile vet www.arav.org
If your in a small town type a bigger cities zip code

 

[Sadie]

Here are the websites for the UVB's --
https://www.pangeareptile.com/collections/fixtures/products/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-hood this will come w/a 5.0 bulb keep it for a back up the distance and placement is different from the bulb you want - 22" https://www.pangeareptile.com/colle...d-reptisun-10-0-uvb-t5?variant=26907418591332
you need two of these https://www.pangeareptile.com/colle...meters-1/products/zoo-med-digital-thermometer one for the basking side and one for the cool side - the stick ons give only ambient temps you need actual basking surface temps
https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster...mp.html?opts=eyJhdHRyaWJ1dGU5MDEiOiI2NjAxIn0= you want the 2 ft fixture do not use the bulb it comes w/ please get the 22"Reptisun I posted above -- these are good fixtures there is another one that I wanted to post but they are sold out all over the places I looked -
please find out what happened to the dragon my friend is thinking the injury was not caused by the log - she said she uses those same logs and has not had a injury like that to her dragons - something happened there to cause that extent of a injury w/ the muscle and tendons to be showing - the dragon is in a serious predicament w/ losing its tail if not getting proper and quick treatment --
what are you using for your basking bulb? Is it a clear bright white bulb or one that is giving off a yellowish hue or is it a off white bulb -- a daytime bulb?

 

[Mummabeardy]

That is horrible and looks like a burn!! Poor guy! Please see a vet asap!!