Stubborn dead skin?

[kart]

One of my Leo's has a small piece of skin left on the tip of its tail. I've noticed its starting to constrict around the tail, deforming it a little. What should I do? I've tried soaking it in water, and genlty rubbing a Q-tip on it. Once when I came home, and once before I went to bed. Made sure to moist the hide real good too. Is there anything else I can do? Will this "kink" be permanent?

 

[gothra]

Usually, if my leos get stuck shed on the toes, I'll just wet my fingers then massage it off for them. Maybe you could give that a try. I don't think the kink will be permanent, but you should get that stuck shed off as soos as possible.

 

[kart]

Thanks for the response. I was able to get it off. Just had to be really patient with the q-tip. I'm gonna keep Neosprin on it til it heals, and hopefully that will help with any deformation/scarring. I guess its just something I have to let go, I guess I'm more bummed about any sort of kinking in the tail. Shes got so much personality, I'd rather keep her than trade her in for another gecko with a better tail. She already seems accustomed to me, and I love the way her little tail shakes before she strikes. That is, if its a female.