Bump on my leo's tail

[BadKXRydr]

About 2 weeks ago, I found a little bump on my leopard gecko. It was a little red and looked a little like a pimple. I looked into it and couldn't find anything like this. Over the last couple weeks, the bump has grown, and it looks like her tail is splitting in 2. I don't think this is anything serious, but I figured I should get it checked out. I've included pictures, thanks for helping!

 

[cowana]

Is there any heat or soreness with it? Also anything coming out of it like pus?

 

[BadKXRydr]

Is there any heat or soreness with it? Also anything coming out of it like pus?

She doesn't seem to be in any pain at all, even as i touch it and stuff. There is nothing coming out of it. She is housed with another leo, and they get along perfectly. It lost the red coloring so it doesn't look infected. It looks and feels like the rest of her tail.

 

[Shrapnailed]

Ahh gonna start a two tail line of geckos!

 

[BadKXRydr]

Something I forgot to mention (and this is probably pretty important), I got her about 2 months ago, the previous owner said the tip of her tail fell off. This led me to believe it might just be a growth defect? I don't know, but here is some more info that might help. Thanks!

 

[cowana]

I can see where she had dropped and regrew the end of her tail. Without having your Leo in front of me to examine., my best guess is she damaged her tail in a separate incident from when she dropped the tip. As the tail repaired itself she developed the little bump you now see.

This could of happened a number of ways... Crickets left in the tank picking at her, the other Leo nipping her (they typically go for head or tail) in some sort of dispute, an abrasion from something in the tank, etc.

I would keep a close eye on her and her tankmate. I know they haven't had any problems before but problems can arise at anytime. Also, remove any uneaten feeders that are loose in the tank, especially crickets, after a few hours. Crickets are notorious bullies and will pick at reptiles causing injuries. Besides, they will eat the feces which adds to their parasite load making them even more likely to give your Leo parasites.

Best of luck!

Amy

 

[BadKXRydr]

I can see where she had dropped and regrew the end of her tail. Without having your Leo in front of me to examine., my best guess is she damaged her tail in a separate incident from when she dropped the tip. As the tail repaired itself she developed the little bump you now see.

This could of happened a number of ways... Crickets left in the tank picking at her, the other Leo nipping her (they typically go for head or tail) in some sort of dispute, an abrasion from something in the tank, etc.

I would keep a close eye on her and her tankmate. I know they haven't had any problems before but problems can arise at anytime. Also, remove any uneaten feeders that are loose in the tank, especially crickets, after a few hours. Crickets are notorious bullies and will pick at reptiles causing injuries. Besides, they will eat the feces which adds to their parasite load making them even more likely to give your Leo parasites.

Best of luck!

Amy

Thanks! I feed her mealworms, but I have heard that those might be able to bite to..i dont know...but i will keep an eye on them! Thanks again!

 

[sausage]

It's just where the re-grow bit has gone funny nothing to worry about lol. It's quite common for them to grow back what appears to be two tails.

 

[cowana]

Yes, mealworms can bite also, so if they aren't in a dish it is a good idea to clear them out after awhile also, but they usually aren't quite the bullies crickets are.

It is just a funny regrowth for what I can tell but it's good you're wanting to keep an extra careful eye on her!

 

[StellarExotics]

Just a funky regen... Steve sykes had one this year too. Its fine