Scale rot? Help please guys =)

[Snakelove]

Been meaning to post this picture up and ask for your opinions. was wondering if this is okay? i reckon its because of the retained shed that i took off. i think it's been on there too long or something? so yeah, tell me what you guys think it is :cry:

 

[Ramsayi]

Tail tip is dead because of the retained shed.A trip to the vet is in order for its removal.

 

[Snakelove]

okay so its not dangerous or anything?

 

[Ramsayi]

okay so its not dangerous or anything?

Infection is a real possibility.Take the poor thing to a vet asap.

 

[Snakelove]

just realised its sunday. im gonna give a vet a call first thing tomorrow morning. or do you know any vet thats open now?i live near garden city area.

 

[jessb]

If its been there for at least a few days/weeks, then I reckon waiting until first thing tomorrow won't make much difference...

 

[Snakelove]

yeah its been there for at least a few days. i thought it was nothing. and shes active flicking her tounge and eveyrthing. so yeah prolly wait tomorrow morning.

 

[Snakelove]

any other opinions guys? think its bad?

 

[redbellybite]

I agree with rams ..it needs attention you cant save the tip its dead/dying ..but infection is a possibility so advise is VET ...
the thing is also when the tip is removed ,you actually have to take a bit of good live flesh .all the dead part has to be removed it has lost feeling in that part ,but because it has to be cut at the normal live flesh ,it will be a quick but painful snip ..and then you need anti biotics and keep it clean and dry ...

 

[Snakelove]

I agree with rams ..it needs attention you cant save the tip its dead/dying ..but infection is a possibility so advise is VET ...
the thing is also when the tip is removed ,you actually have to take a bit of good live flesh .all the dead part has to be removed it has lost feeling in that part ,but because it has to be cut at the normal live flesh ,it will be a quick but painful snip ..and then you need anti biotics and keep it clean and dry ...

oh okay. alright. im gonna call first thing in the morning.

 

[snakelady-viper]

Ray Burton at Mount Hutton vet hospital is open 7 days till late

 

[Snakelove]

Ray Burton at Mount Hutton vet hospital is open 7 days till late

thanks for the suggestion but i have absolutely no idea where that is =(.

 

[whcasual79]

heard alot of good things about this vet, and someone else was recommending her to others on here the other day... give em a ring first thing in the morning... less than 5 mins from garden city ...

Debora monks,
Brisbane bird and exotics,
Kessels Rd
Macgregor QLD 4109
(07) 3420 6773

 

[Snakelove]

yeah thats her. she's the one im gonna call tomorrow. do you know how much roughly it will cost? just gotta prepared. =)

 

[whcasual79]

can't give you an estimate mate,really wouldn't ave a clue .. but when you ring them, find out how consultation is gona cost ... that's ur best option..

 

[Snakelove]

can't give you an estimate mate,really wouldn't ave a clue .. but when you ring them, find out how consultation is gona cost ... that's ur best option..

ahhh thats true. alright. thanks heaps =)

 

[whcasual79]

2 easy ... keep us posted on how u go...

 

[redbellybite]

I dont think it is going to break your bank balance ...but this has to be acted on asap ...your actually increasing the risk of infection the longer you leave it ...let us know how you got on with it ...

 

[Snakelove]

gave them a call just before. I dont care really how much its gonna cost me as long as he/she is okay. gonna get her sexed today too. hopefully he/she is a she. =) going in at 3pm. will defenitely keep you guys posted. hopefully nothing bad will happen! =(