Dead tail tip
- Thread starter Mikecool
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patrickfraser
New Member
Do you have any veterinary background? If no, probably not.
djfishygillz
Avid Member
send you the chameleon? lol
Olimpia
Biologist & Ecologist
No, I would let a professional handle it. It may dry up and fall off on its own. I can't tell much from the photo on my phone, but the risk here is infection, so if it's starting to look moist, raw, etc., you're in better hands with a vet.
I had something similar happen with a male of mine. At first it was just a tail kink but then it became necrotic and very quickly ran up his tail. A good portion had to be amputated, and he's ok. But always better to have a vet involved.
I had something similar happen with a male of mine. At first it was just a tail kink but then it became necrotic and very quickly ran up his tail. A good portion had to be amputated, and he's ok. But always better to have a vet involved.
As a veterinarian I am going to say no. You should never do this at home where you cannot address pain control or sterility of the wound. Your chameleon needs to be seen by a reptile vet.
shaunaroxanne
Avid Member
Don't cut it. I had the same thing happen to one of mine, only much further up the tail than that. I thought hers would need to be amputated, but it has been a year and she is fine and her tail is intact. It is severely crooked and ugly, but she's fine. Keep an eye on it and let a vet cut it if it comes to that.
Ok....I posted at the same time as Ferrit..... go with what she says, she's a vet!
Ok....I posted at the same time as Ferrit..... go with what she says, she's a vet!
Solid Snake
Avid Member
Using sterile equipment wouldnt be enough to ensure the malady would be remedied.
You need to know whether the infection has spread into tissue that doesnt seem effected. If youre asking this question, its probably best to have someone else do it(vet).
I applaud your gumption though...
You need to know whether the infection has spread into tissue that doesnt seem effected. If youre asking this question, its probably best to have someone else do it(vet).
I applaud your gumption though...
