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My bearded dragon ripped a nail. What should I do now for the injury?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Female | 1 year and 1 month old | 15 lbs

Please help! My bearded dragon has accidentally ripped her nail off and it is barely hanging on, what should i do? Should i wait for the nail to fall off on its own? Do i apply Neosporin?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on February 12th, 2020

If she will allow, remove it. Use a diluted Betadine or chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) solution to gently clean the area daily. A dab of triple antibiotic ointment may be applied. Monitor fornredness, swelling, discharge, bleeding, lethargy or loss of appetite. Remove any loose substrate until the toe heals. If she won't allow you to remove it, you will need to have her seen by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles for treatment.

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