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I rescued a Uro from a local pet store (I was going to get worms for my box turtle who had just come out of hybernation and I couldn't leave this lizard there). She was skin and bones -literally. The pet store was feeding her Iceberg lettuce and crickets. I knew if I didn't do something she would die. Well, she is eating like a pig now and is already looking like a different lizard.
Her tail, however, is in bad shape. There are no spikes on it. I know the pet store took this lizard from some people who didn't want her anymore, so there is no telling what she has been through.
What can I do to help her tail heal and get spikes again? I have attached a picture of her tail.
Thanks for your help!

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Crissey
Panhandle of Texas, USA
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1 Egyptian Uro - Nessie
1 Mali Uro - Rex
1 Saharan Uro - Spike
1 Box Turtle - Earl
1 African Spurred Tortoise - Esther

I have never seen that in person before but it looks like a picture I have seen of a fungal infection in Thomas Wilms' Uromastyx book. It says it should be cultured by a vet to determine if it is yeast,fungus or bacteria to determine which creme to apply, then the loose tissue must be removed carefully everyday until healthy tissue appears and takes it's place, applying the oinment until the condition is cleared and then still for a few weeks afterward. It also says treatment could be somewhat lengthy. Keep her on papertowels until the end of treatment. Sorry I can't help you more, that is really beyond my experience. I would definately get the culture and an exam. You might want to get some latex gloves...good luck.