Re: tail amputation - break the tail, don't cut it off ?!

Posted by Iguana03 on May 13, 2000 at 07:54:27:

In Reply to: tail amputation - break the tail, don't cut it off ?! posted by Håkan on May 12, 2000 at 15:33:59:

Hi,
I had a conversation with a herp vet not long a go concerning this. He said the tail should be snatched off at a break point above the affected area (of course only when the problem is in the lower smaller portion). He said he had far greater success with regrowth and absence of infection doing this, and yes he said it did seem cruel but also worked best. His take on it was that the trauma from breaking it off released chemicals which were not released when surgically removed.
Happy herpimg, Iguana03

Follow Ups:

• Geez...I hope I don't have to do either Joan 05/13/00 (2)
  • fingers crossed Håkan H. 05/13/00 (1)
    • Sneakers is not quite 2yrs old Joan 05/13/00 (0)
• Interesting info, thanks ! n/m Håkan 05/13/00 (0)

Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail:

Subject:

Comments:
: Hi, : I had a conversation with a herp vet not long a go concerning this. He said the tail should be snatched off at a break point above the affected area (of course only when the problem is in the lower smaller portion). He said he had far greater success with regrowth and absence of infection doing this, and yes he said it did seem cruel but also worked best. His take on it was that the trauma from breaking it off released chemicals which were not released when surgically removed. : Happy herpimg, Iguana03

Optional Link URL:
Link Title:
Optional Image URL:

---

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Iguana & Water Dragon Forum ] [ FAQ ]

kingsnake.com | NRAAC.ORG | ReptileBusinessGuide.com | ReptileShowGuide.com | ReptileShows.mobi | Connected By Cars | DesertRunner.org AprilFirstBioEngineering | GunHobbyist.com | GunShowGuide.com | GunShows.mobi | GunBusinessGuide.com | club kingsnake | live stage magazine pool banner - advertise here advertise here advertise here kingsnake.com® is a registered trademark© 1997-     - this site optimized for 1024x768 resolution -