Toe update...
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If you are wondering if your BTS is acting normally or might be sick, this is where you can get help with that.
This is also where you can have some FUN while sharing the enjoyment you get from your blueys!
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Millerk850
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Toe update...
Can anyone tell me how to help the rest of his toe fall off? It looks as if it's hanging by nothing now and i just wanna help him in the best way possible...
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Susann
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Re: Toe update...
You have three options as I see it.
1. Take him to a vet to remove it
2. Soak him for a good while then with a wet washcloth, grab a hold of what's hanging and give a tugg
3. Leave it to come off on its own
Without seeing it in person I can only recommend 1 or 3, but I have done 2...
1. Take him to a vet to remove it
2. Soak him for a good while then with a wet washcloth, grab a hold of what's hanging and give a tugg
3. Leave it to come off on its own
Without seeing it in person I can only recommend 1 or 3, but I have done 2...
Breeder and keeper of Meraukes from 2010 to 2022.
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Dood
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Re: Toe update...
IMHO you have 2 options
1) LEAVE IT ALONE
2) Have it removed by a vet
You are dealing with BONE. Bone infections are NOTORIOUSLY hard to eradicate - removing this finger before it is ready is just asking for infection to set in.
What is the RUSH ?!?!? Having an exposed bloody nerve instead of one encased in dead tissue is just as painful/annoying to the skink but it is much more likely to become infected !
1) LEAVE IT ALONE
2) Have it removed by a vet
You are dealing with BONE. Bone infections are NOTORIOUSLY hard to eradicate - removing this finger before it is ready is just asking for infection to set in.
What is the RUSH ?!?!? Having an exposed bloody nerve instead of one encased in dead tissue is just as painful/annoying to the skink but it is much more likely to become infected !
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Millerk850
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Re: Toe update...
Thanks guys. There is no rush. I just know it bothers him and it makes me sad. I appreciate the help guys!
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