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Amputated tail

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An obsolete oldie...
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I'm soooooo upset... Today I amputated a big portion of my baby bloodreds tail :( She was nearly impossible to get into her tupperware, as she was dashing about everywhere... I finally got the lid down and then I noticed it, her tail was in there..

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She is very very young, and tiny, still on single pinks. It didn't bleed at all and she wasn't even panicking or wiggling in pain, it was immediately chopped. I think it was about a cm that got removed so at least it was well down from her vent :(

She was due to eat and since she didn't seem upset at all, about 12 hours after the incident I fed her. She voraciosly ate her pink. I guess that is good but I feel like a horrible piece of crap for not being carefull enough with her beautiful tail :(

Rebecca
 
sorry you feel bad, but it was an accident, it's not like you're an evil tail-docking regular. I'm sure she'll recover well in your care. I think I've seen a product called neosporin recommended for wounds (without pain relief), just keep her really clean and on paper towels until she heals up. I've got a one-eyed gerbil (from birth) and had a one-legged canary (cat-related incident) they don't care if they don't look perfect.
 
I'm so sorry for your accident.
My garter snake had some shed left on the end of his tail. I went to pull it off (not knowing to use warm water on a papertowel at that time) and off came the tip of his tail. I felt so bad! Accidents happen though, so don't beat yourself up, just take it as a lesson learned.
A dab of neosporin is a good idea. She should be fine. You're so lucky to have a bloodred! They are on my wishlist. :cheers:
 
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