Is this tail rot?

[choppedlivi]

Hi, I'm a new beardie owner, and I'm kind of worried about my dragon. He's young, the store said he was only a few months old, and I can't tell if his tail is naturally black, if he's stressed out, or if this is the beginning of tail rot. If someone could please give me some advice or some directions that would be super helpful! Thank you

 

[Wolfgirl97578]

Hi, I'm a new beardie owner, and I'm kind of worried about my dragon. He's young, the store said he was only a few months old, and I can't tell if his tail is naturally black, if he's stressed out, or if this is the beginning of tail rot. If someone could please give me some advice or some directions that would be super helpful! Thank you

Could you get a closer picture of the tail by chance?

 

[choppedlivi]

Could you get a closer picture of the tail by chance?

like this??

 

[Sadie]

like this??

The end of this tail looks suspicious-- is there a bite or nip on the end ? I am posting some info on tail rot --
Causes of tail rot are:
1. Injuries/trauma - caused by falls, or by any other bearded dragon.

2. Malnourished - make sure he has a balanced diet and he gets the nourishment he needs

How to identify tail rot:

1. Dried out - Decaying tail won't be able to retain moisture, check if it's dried out completely.

2. Very thin, brittle - Decaying tail won't be able to process nourishment, causing it to become more thin and brittle.
What to do after finding out it has a tail rot:
1. Go to a vet - very recommended
For more info, please see the link: https://reptile.guide/bearded-dragon-tail-rot/
T Ask yourself these questions:
Was the tail recently injured?
Was a part of the tail open (eg wound/scrape/cut)
Was flesh exposed?
Is the tail constantly dark? or does the darkness ever go away (eg when in the tank, different environments)
If you didn't answer yes to basically all of those questions, it's not tail rot.
Tail rot is extremely rare. It's an infection of the flesh, from a wound or injury to the tail.
Tail rot is really kind of just a fancy name for an infected wound, one of which is affecting the tail.ail Rot



If you need a vet please go to this website to find a reptile vet near or closest to you if you live in a small area type in the closest big city near you

 

[Wolfgirl97578]

like this??

Yep thats perfect the tip of the tail looks odd it's hard to tell tail rot in young beardies