Bad Tail

[dr del]

Hi,

Thanks for your suggestions, I will keep treating but really doubt its scale rot. His enclosure is always clean, not too humid. The pictures make it look like there are ulcers on the scales but there are no ulcers present. Instead what you are seeing is very deep pink color underneath the scales. Much like before they are about to shed, but this quickly after a shed is puzzling.

The belly picture doesn't really reflect an accurate view, maybe I will try during daylight for a better pic. Its really just a coral pink from halfway down his body to his tail, the pink is visible thru its scales in the middle making it look in the pictures like ulcers, but they are not.

We know what we're seeing.

It's either scale rot or a burn. Either way coupled with the horrible open wound that is the tail it needs to see a vet.

I know it isn't the news you wanted to hear but it really does need to see a vet.

I would also double check the heat source and the thermostat to see if you can rule out a burn or fix it if it needs it.


dr del