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My leopard gecko (about 3 months) dropped his tail during the night and had had a black dot on it. it won’t come off when I rinse it and I have asked leopard gecko owners and they thought it was a piece of loose substrate and not a scab. I’m not sure what to do
Updated On September 30th, 2019
Pet's info: Reptile | Gecko | Female | unspayed
Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT 44
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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It could be some dead skin. Leave it be for now. Do not pull on it. Keep the stump clean and dry. You can use a diluted Betadine or chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) solution to gently clean it once or twice a day. Dry thoroughly afterwards and keep him on paper towels until he heals. Do not use any sand or wood chips or gravel which can stuck to the stump and introduce infection. You can dab some triple antibiotic ointment on it after cleaning. Keep him warm and as stress free as possible.
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