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I have an iguana that hurt its tail tip and within a couple days about 3 mm or so of the tail turned black. I did the standard betadine iodine neosporin thing. I know if it spreads it may need to be amputated. If it does not spread then it means no infection and will dry off and fall off itself.

Well, it has NOT spread at all after the initial two days. It has been almost 7 weeks and has stayed the same, I know this for sure as I have measured and also counted scales from the last black band to tip and it has stayed exactly the same, with no spreading. However, the black part has NOT falled off itself. It just stays like that. Should I just leave it alone?

I would head to the vet just to be on the safe side. One problem is when necrosis goes unchecked, it can lead to a systemic infection that can kill the animal.
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Cindy Steinle
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this happened to my iguana more then once. it lust fell off or i knocked it off. i would try soaking it to see if that helps to get it off. you just don't want it to pinch the living tail as he grows. it sould come off like a scab.

This happened to my Cyclura and she got dry gangrene. The surgery to remove the tip of her tail was only $15, mostly for the pain shot to numb her tail before he cut. I recommend seeing a good reptile vet.