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just wondering about these as you see lots of beardies with them...is it simply a cosmetic problem (their looks) or are there other problems that can come up?

After it heals it's usually just cosmetic. There is a risk of infection when it happens though.

Sean
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Heart Mountain Herps

okay, bc im considering buying a dragon and i love the color, size, sex, of this dragon but it has a tail nip...what kind of effect would you say that a nip has on the price?

Depends on how bad the nip is, but usually it's a pretty big effect like 1/2 or 1/3 of original price.

Sean
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Heart Mountain Herps

okay...sigh...bc i am/was, thinking of paying 110 for this dragon...lol

What kind is it and how bad's the nip?

Sean
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Heart Mountain Herps

The nip itself won't cause the dragon any problems. It is infection afterwards that can cause problems. If the nip is fully healed and the rest of the tail looks healthy (isn't dried up or black, swollen and/or red with any discharge) then there isn't any worries. If it doesn't look good, then I would be very hesitant buying the dragon for any price. Even if most of the tail is gone, shouldn't be any problems, providing the injury healed well and there is no infection inside.
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PHLdyPayne

Ok guys, here is the dragon that is being discussed. He is a very nice bright orange. I have never had nips before this year, and then this one bad dragon nipped the tails of all the babies in his tub and then turned the nip on himself. I seperated him immediatly so none of the nips are really bad, its just the very tip.

So, I don't have a lot of experiance with nips. But I read above that a nip should discount the price 1/3 or 1/2. Well.. am I asking too much ($110)? I have sold the female that was nipped and did not really discount her at all.

I can see that regular dragons would lose value VERY quickly if nipped because they are very common, but does the 1/3-1/2 rule cover high colored dragons too? Opinions appriciated.

Also. For Wake42s benefit, would you go with the nipped dragon or the other with no nips for the same price.

Kakadu Dragons

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and just so everyone knows, i had no problems dealing with jen, she is great, but as a first time buyer i was just trying to educate my self, like i said i never doubted jen and she is a pleasure to deal with.

Buy it!!!!!!! That is about 1/2 price of what it's worth. VERY nice dragon Jen.

Sean
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Heart Mountain Herps

are you saying buy the nipped one? sorry sean im confused now Lol

YES!!! Buy the nipped one. The colors are much better than the other one. The nip isn't that bad and looks healed. It should present no problems in the future. IMO, it is going to be an awsome adult.

Sean
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Heart Mountain Herps

okay thanks so much for putting my mind at ease

thanks to both of you for your help i really appreciate it

A little late but just my imput, buy that little dragon dude! (if you havent already)

To be honest, if no ever told me that dragon has a tail nip, I wouldn't have EVER known. Doenst even look like a tail nip and I think it will be just fine a dany! Aweseom looking dragons jen, everytime I recommend your caresheet on another site I can't help but look at your available little babies. Just too darn cute and beautiful!

oh i bought it thanks so much guys, as a first time buyer i was scared but that pic is amazing and i am sure the dragon will be too