Did my BTS get cut?

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Did my BTS get cut?

Postby Skinks4fun » Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:30 pm

Hi guys. Sorry if this sounds stupid, but I honestly can't find a picture of a normal skinks's leg. I got back from vacation (my brother in law cared for my skink) and when I arrived I looked my skink over. I noticed two marks that looked like cuts at his leg creases. I was immediately alarmed, but I couldn't tell if they where supposed to be there or not, as they where in the exact same spot, and I haven't exactly looked in that area before. I just got him two weeks ago from captive bred excellence. There seems to be nothing in his tank, except a piece of drift wood that would be able to do this. Can you guys help? Thanks.
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Re: Did my BTS get cut?

Postby splashy07 » Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:40 am

Very hard to tell being it is right behind the 'knee' joint at which there would be a normal crease. I'm currently at work or I'd take a look at mine! It doesn't seem to be an injury, just watch for redness and/or swelling in the area.
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Re: Did my BTS get cut?

Postby mb606587 » Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:43 am

If that is a laceration, it is very superficial. Putting some Betadine on a Q tip and swabbing it would help prevent it from getting infected, which is the real concern, not the minor cut.
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Re: Did my BTS get cut?

Postby Skinks4fun » Mon Nov 12, 2018 2:10 pm

Ok, thanks!

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