Tail is a different color

[nadianasralla]

Hello all! I was hoping I can get some feedback because my bearded dragons tail is a different color I’m scared that it might be something bad. Has anyone else experienced this?

 

[Silver dragons]

It appears your bearded dragon is starting to get tail rot I would suggest putting Neosporin on it

 

[Silver dragons]

@averyhanna_ can help you out more with this

 

[averyhanna_]

hello! it definitely looks like tail rot. it’s very seriously and needs to be treated. you can soak his tail in a betadine/water solution. 3 parts water 1 part betadine. it should be tea color. soak only your dragons tail, no his whole body about an inch above where the discoloring starts. soak for 5 minutes and GENTLY dry your dry your dragons tail after. its already very fragile. you can do this up to three times a day for up to a week. after apply neosporin but not the kind that provides pain relief.

your best bet is to take him to a vet, but if that’s not possible follow what i wrote above asap. it’s also important to figure out why he got tail rot. whether from trauma to the tail, insufficient calcium, or improper UVB lighting. figuring this out will not only help it heal but also prevent it from happening again. i hope this helped. keep us updated!

 

[nadianasralla]

It appears your bearded dragon is starting to get tail rot I would suggest putting Neosporin on it

Thank you for your response! I started putting neosporin and betadine for a week now but I haven’t seen a difference.

 

[averyhanna_]

Thank you for your response! I started putting neosporin and betadine for a week now but I haven’t seen a difference.

i’d take your dragon to vet! the forum is helpful but can’t replace a proper vet visit