Bearded dragon tail fell off. Is Betadine staining it after shedding?

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Recently my Beardie has gone through a bad shed which caused a small portion of his tail to fall off. I took him to the vet who told me that the tail was still soft signifying that it wasn't rotted but that I should keep an eye on it. Since then I've bathed the end of his tail in a betadine solution that was a tea color, and then I applied neosporin without pain reliever (as pain reliever can actually hurt the beardie). But i'm not sure if the betadine solution has just caused a stain.

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Spike and including photos. By the photo, it is probably due to the betadyne. Continue to monitor flexibility of tail, warms, and a gentle pinch/pain response. These might be indications of the tail dying. Bearded dragons can also dislodge blood clots to the tips of the tail or toes, causing de-vitalization and necrosis. If the condition recurs, a CBC and serum biochemistries are recommended through a veterinarian. Good luck.

Bearded dragon tail fell off. Is Betadine staining it after shedding?

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