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new to BDs: tail problem

Lovemycreatures

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I purchased a BD at the NY Reptile show a few months ago. Told it was male and one year old. 16' from nose to tail tip. I noticed some tail tip rot the next day. Retailer didn't respond to my inquiry. I soaked the tip of tail in betadine and applied triple antibiotic. That stopped the death of tail which was about 1.5 inch. Now, it appears to be continuing the rotting process again. Guidance needed. I'm in CT but can't locate appropriate vet. TY
 

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I purchased a BD at the NY Reptile show a few months ago. Told it was male and one year old. 16' from nose to tail tip. I noticed some tail tip rot the next day. Retailer didn't respond to my inquiry. I soaked the tip of tail in betadine and applied triple antibiotic. That stopped the death of tail which was about 1.5 inch. Now, it appears to be continuing the rotting process again. Guidance needed. I'm in CT but can't locate appropriate vet. TY
Please post a pic of the tail and get some raw unfiltered honey on it ASAP -- exam Manuka honey-- here is a website to find a vet www.arav.org type in a bigger cities zip code closest to you to find a vet in your area --
https://www.beardeddragon.org/threads/honey-bacterias-worst-enemy.251259/
you dont want the infection spreading any more ---- it will eventually get into his blood stream and kill him
 

Lovemycreatures

Bearded Dragon Egg
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CT
I purchased a BD at the NY Reptile show a few months ago. Told it was male and one year old. 16' from nose to tail tip. I noticed some tail tip rot the next day. Retailer didn't respond to my inquiry. I soaked the tip of tail in betadine and applied triple antibiotic. That stopped the death of tail which was about 1.5 inch. Now, it appears to be continuing the rotting process again. Guidance needed. I'm in CT but can't locate appropriate vet. TY
I am bee keeper- but I do have Manila- will apply. Yes I need a vet.
 

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Lovemycreatures

Bearded Dragon Egg
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3
Location
CT
Please post a pic of the tail and get some raw unfiltered honey on it ASAP -- exam Manuka honey-- here is a website to find a vet www.arav.org type in a bigger cities zip code closest to you to find a vet in your area --
https://www.beardeddragon.org/threads/honey-bacterias-worst-enemy.251259/
you dont want the infection spreading any more ---- it will eventually get into his blood stream and kill him
Thank you so much! Manuka on tail and calling vet on Monday! Just love this guy. He’s helping with the research.
 

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