As a hatchling one of my babies damaged its tail by striking it against its enclosure (we scared it). The tail did not have external breakage, but you could tell it was damaged internally. Three weeks have passed and this is what it looks like. There seems to be circulation going to the very tip, but it still worries me. Does anyone recommend amputation?
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swollen tail.....amputation?
wsmitty
Jun 15, 2004 02:05 PM
Replies (8)
WiteLeo
Jun 15, 2004 03:50 PM
Snipping the tip of the tail would be what I would do. The looks like hurts. If it is just a blood clott and it hasn't gone by now, then I would cut it. It should grow back in less then 2 weeks.
I heard once of a breeder cutting off kinked tails so the leo looks normal with a lost tail tip and not bad genes.
Don't do what I say though, go see a vet that realy knows whats going on.
Austin
SpikeNsquirt
Jun 15, 2004 04:11 PM
I don't know anything about snipping their tails, but wouldn't that hurt them if you snipped their tail?
longlizzard
Jun 15, 2004 04:44 PM
does the gecko feel it? other than looks and infections and secondary problems as such, are there any other negative affects?
Silverwhitewolf
Jun 15, 2004 06:15 PM
Well for one you need to take your leo to a vet. That is an infection; the swollen look its pus that has colleted into that bulging spot. Unfortunately it wont go away on its own, unlike us when reptiles get an infection it clots and it will stay there, if you don’t take your leo to the vet it will get bigger and it might drop the tail or it will die from the infection. Ive actually seen this before and its pretty nasty, luckly your leo has it on its tail. The vet might be able to get the infection out without having to cut off the tail, if they can your going to see a nasty yellow-white blob. Good luck with your leo and I hope it will be ok
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LeopardGeckoMan
Jun 15, 2004 07:33 PM
so what if it has a bumb on its tail. if u get a broken bone do u amputate ur freaking arm? no u go to a doctor, so take your leo to a vet.
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Snarks
Jun 15, 2004 07:39 PM
They're just asking for advice
mizar 21
Jun 15, 2004 08:05 PM
Dont amputate ! Leo can drop their tail, but when they do so, some mechanism inside them is ready for that. Blood vessel are constricted and bone joint separate in special place, if you amputate, the gecko isnt ready for that. It will be very traumatic and you leo can die from the loss of blood or infection. I can guess that he will be VERY mad at you.
Take it to a vet is the best thing. Just my 2 cents.
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Mizar 21
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wsmitty
Jun 16, 2004 03:32 AM
