My Argentine tegu has tail kinks and is sneezing. Should I be worried?

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I have a black and white Argentine tegu and I have a few questions/concerns. 1.) Within the past 4 months he has gotten some kinks in the end of his tail and i'm not sure if I should be concerned about that or if it is normal. 2.) I've had an issue with him since I got him as a hatchling in September where he will eat his substrate if I use reptibark or cypress mulch and I switched him to reptisoil and I think he has inhaled some and im not sure what to do. He's been sneezing alot today.

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Kinks can happen during periods of growth. Usually, the kink will straighten out as your lizard matures. If not, and it doesn't bother him then there is no cause for concern. If Sake seems painful, then have him examined by your herp veterinarian. An exam would be recommended to address the sneezing. Make sure it isn't a developing respiratory infection. Check the humidity level in the enclosure. Overly dusty or dirty/moldy substrate may cause sneezing.

My Argentine tegu has tail kinks and is sneezing. Should I be worried?

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