My leopard gecko's tail is red, irritated, and scabby. Is it tail rot?

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My leopard gecko’s tail is showing signs of tail rot but I wanted to make sure before I take him in to a vet. His skin is red and irritated, and he has black scabs on the end; it looks like he or his food has been attacking his tail. Pet's info: Reptile | Gecko | Male | unneutered | 1lb

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Yes, these could be potentially signs of scale rot. Swab the infected area with a diluted povidone-iodine solution twice daily. Scrape away the infected area gently with a blunt tool or a cotton pad. If this time of first line treatment does not help and you do not see any improvement in 48 hours a check up at your local veterinarian would be required as antibiotic ointment and more aggressive treatment may be needed.

My leopard gecko's tail is red, irritated, and scabby. Is it tail rot?

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