QuestionMy quite elderly (17 years) G. major is missing a toe on one of her back feet. How should I treat it? Should I just leave it alone and keep an eye on it or should I be cleaning it? She appears to be in good spirits and is healthy and active otherwise. It has not scabbed over and almost looks like it's growing back. I don't know how old the injury is, I just noticed it today when I had her out of the tank. I would really appreciate any advice on this matter, I'm very worried for my girl. Thanks.
Answer The best thing to do is have her seen by a good reptile vet. Geriatric reptiles need regular visits and in your girl's case, she should have a good physical to check for proper blood perfusion, that all organs are still functioning well, a real soup to nuts check-up.
Losing a toe is no big deal as far as living day to day, but you want to know why, a trauma, ok, then the area, kept clean and the vet prescribing an antibiotic to prevent infection. But if she is having circulatory issues, then that only a vet can help you with.
I have an old female beardie. While young, a tearly checkup is fine, but now my Aingeal will be seeing her vet on a quarterly basis or sooner if I even notice her off her feed.