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AliciaRose
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
 Posted - 24/06/2011 : 16:12:40
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Bit worried about Mitch's tail tip, he sheds perfectly everytime apart from his tail! I have tried everything, baths and oil and gently trying to get it off but with no luck, and now the tip of his tail has gone black.
Should I take him to the vets?
I'm worried his tail tip is going to fall off.
Heres some not very good pictures
Thanks!!
***moved from Photos to Health by GP*** |
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ntbryenton-rochard
Hatchling
165 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2011 : 16:19:06
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| It doesn't look good to me, have you tried a damp towel? it worked for mine. I don't have much experience and have only been through one shed with mine so hopefuly you will get better advice for more experienced members |
 
1.2.0 kids (Joshua-14, Katie-6 Holly-3)
1.0.0 Corn snake (Amazon-16 months)
1.0.0 Whites tree frog (Froggy-unknown age but owned for 3 years)
0.1.0 Dog (Sophie-11 years)
1.0.0 Cat (Charlie-9 years)
1.0.0 Guineapig (Rox-8 months)
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AliciaRose
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2011 : 16:21:23
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Originally posted by ntbryenton-rochard
It doesn't look good to me, have you tried a damp towel? it worked for mine. I don't have much experience and have only been through one shed with mine so hopefuly you will get better advice for more experienced members
Yup, I have tried the damp towel :(
tried pretty much everything unless someone can tell me tips i've never heard of |
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Vixyg
Hatchling
United Kingdom
259 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2011 : 17:31:48
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| theres a thread on shedding/ dealing with a bad shed, its either in the health section or the general keeping section. |
 
0.1.0 miami corn (Chilli)
1.0.0 snow corn (Charlie)
1.0.0 cat (Sprout)
1.0.0 fiance (Matt)
1.0.0 Offspring (Jordan) |
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AliciaRose
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2011 : 17:40:53
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Originally posted by Vixyg
theres a thread on shedding/ dealing with a bad shed, its either in the health section or the general keeping section.
Looks like his tail may come off then..
I have tried all of them tips countless times, but I will try again, but it says on there it doesn't majorly affect them so hopefully it will be alright if the worst happens :( |
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Vixyg
Hatchling
United Kingdom
259 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2011 : 17:44:20
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| at least you know what to look out for next time so it doesnt happen again. |
0.1.0 miami corn (Chilli)
1.0.0 snow corn (Charlie)
1.0.0 cat (Sprout)
1.0.0 fiance (Matt)
1.0.0 Offspring (Jordan) |
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2011 : 18:33:24
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| i looks like the tip might come off, if this were a humans fingers or toes i would be saying that, black = little or no blood supply getting through and the tissue has died, hope he's ok |
 Lilly Crystal Harry
1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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Newbie
Yearling
950 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2011 : 18:39:43
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Hiya,
I'm no expert but from what I've heard there are a few corns who have slightly shorter tails due to this occuring, and I don't think its caused them any lasting harm. Not sure anything can be done once the colours turned.
Vin retained his tail tip last shed and I'm hoping to comes off this time to prevent the same problem!
Keep us posted, hope he's ok x |
1.0.0 Carolina Motley Cornsnake - Vin, 0.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Rio, 0.1.0 IJJ Carpet Python - Luna, 0.1.0 Dwarf Sunfire Reticulated Python - Helia, 1.0.0 Royal Python - Jasper, 0.1.0 Spaniel - Jess; RIP Gypsy - a beautiful girl through and through, 0.1.0 Rabbit - Binky, RIP Indy, Jan 2010 - Aug 2011, and Ace, Jan 2009 - Aug 2011 |
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AliciaRose
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2011 : 18:41:12
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Originally posted by tordyjo
i looks like the tip might come off, if this were a humans fingers or toes i would be saying that, black = little or no blood supply getting through and the tissue has died, hope he's ok
Thankyou, i'm sure he will be fine, apparently it doesn't harm them and they cant feel it when it does come off (just been reading on the internet)
Shame I cant do anything else to help him but I have tried everything, just makes him extra special in my eyes :) |
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AliciaRose
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2011 : 18:43:22
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Originally posted by Newbie
Hiya,
I'm no expert but from what I've heard there are a few corns who have slightly shorter tails due to this occuring, and I don't think its caused them any lasting harm. Not sure anything can be done once the colours turned.
Vin retained his tail tip last shed and I'm hoping to comes off this time to prevent the same problem!
Keep us posted, hope he's ok x
Thanks, he has had bad sheds when it comes to his tail since I got him, never been able to do that bit properly, I have tried endless times, baths, damp towels and oils to soften it and nothing. Will keep you posted |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2011 : 20:27:36
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| Shed-Ease or similar product? |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Cornsnakeluver127
Egg
United Kingdom
58 Posts |
Posted - 22/07/2011 : 10:30:46
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| vet...maybe |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 22/07/2011 : 14:14:28
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| CSL, this thread has been dead a month, STOP SPAMMING! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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