Tail Rot??

[Dundee]

I’ve been fairly concerned recently about my boys tail. It’s been growing darker and darker over the month, and I’m starting to suspect it’s tail rot. Ive look at pictures of rot and it looks almost exactly like what’s happening with my little man. Should I take him to a vet or try to find some home remedies? I know if tail rot continues it can lead to needing amputation and I really don’t want it to come to that.

 

[Sadie]

I’ve been fairly concerned recently about my boys tail. It’s been growing darker and darker over the month, and I’m starting to suspect it’s tail rot. Ive look at pictures of rot and it looks almost exactly like what’s happening with my little man. Should I take him to a vet or try to find some home remedies? I know if tail rot continues it can lead to needing amputation and I really don’t want it to come to that.

Unless there is a injury to the tail of which I am not really seeing it is more than likely shed --- here is some info for tail rot
Causes of tail rot are:
1. Injuries/trauma - caused by falls, or by any other bearded dragon.
2. Malnourished - make sure he has a balanced diet and he gets the nourishment he needs
How to identify tail rot:
1. Dried out - Decaying tail won't be able to retain moisture, check if it's dried out completely.
2. Very thin, brittle - Decaying tail won't be able to process nourishment, causing it to become more thin and brittle.
What to do after finding out it has a tail rot:
1. Go to a vet - very recommended
For more info, please see the link: https://reptile.guide/bearded-dragon-tail-rot/
Ask yourself these questions:

Was the tail recently injured?
Was a part of the tail open (eg wound/scrape/cut)
Was flesh exposed?
Is the tail constantly dark? or does the darkness ever go away (eg when in the tank, different environments)
If you didn't answer yes to basically all of those questions, it's not tail rot.
Tail rot is extremely rare. It's an infection of the flesh, from a wound or injury to the tail.
Tail rot is really kind of just a fancy name for an infected wound, one of which is affecting the tail.ail Rot