How bad is tail lip and does it go away with time or a medication ?
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Tail lip ?
UroFanatic24
Jan 05, 2004 07:05 PM
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beardiedragon
Jan 05, 2004 07:20 PM
a tail nip is when one beardie nips (bites) the tail of another. it can be minor or major and anything in between. Usually just put a little neosporin on it and let it heal. If its bad, close to the back legs you may need a vet. after it heals there is usually no problem. There can also be toe nips and some Beardies may even loose a foot. I have a rescue Beardie with a tail nip, missing most toes and a front foot. She is stil the boss of her enclosure, eats like a pig and is healthy in every other respect.
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cricketscritters
Jan 06, 2004 07:35 PM
Nipped tails usually heal with proper care. However, the lost part of the tail will not regenerate. Many lizards will replace lost tail parts, but the beardies do not.
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