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02-06-12, 03:31 PM
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Varanus Queen
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Re: New cresteds.
Wow, I've never seen a tail in such bad condition. You may want to think of giving her some liquid calcium. A few drops a day. Poor girl. I'm sure she'll feel better soon now that she's in your care.
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02-06-12, 03:32 PM
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Re: New cresteds.
Sweet looking cresties.
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02-06-12, 03:33 PM
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Re: New cresteds.
Ok I will, Thanks. Do you think I should rip it off still?
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02-06-12, 03:41 PM
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Varanus Queen
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Re: New cresteds.
Most breeders agree that even healthy crested geckos do much better in the long run without their tails.
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02-06-12, 03:52 PM
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Re: New cresteds.
Ouch, that tail definitely looks abnormal. 
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02-06-12, 06:25 PM
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Re: New cresteds.
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Most breeders agree that even healthy crested geckos do much better in the long run without their tails.
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Is floppy tail syndrome a genetic thing?
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02-06-12, 06:35 PM
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Varanus Queen
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Re: New cresteds.
No, it isn't. It's caused by crested geckos hanging upside down, where the tail hangs down or over them. This causes the tail to pull the hips upwards at an angle. If the gecko does this continuously, the hips will slowly deform.
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02-06-12, 06:36 PM
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Re: New cresteds.
No Idea on how to keep them but they look very nice.
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02-06-12, 08:52 PM
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Re: New cresteds.
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Originally Posted by BarelyBreathing
No, it isn't. It's caused by crested geckos hanging upside down, where the tail hangs down or over them. This causes the tail to pull the hips upwards at an angle. If the gecko does this continuously, the hips will slowly deform.
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Her hips are already deformed looking.
May be a stupid question but how do I rip it off?
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02-06-12, 08:58 PM
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Varanus Queen
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Re: New cresteds.
That's really, really sad. Just grab the tail and pull. You'll be surprised how little pressure is needed.
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02-06-12, 09:46 PM
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Re: New cresteds.
I feel bad for the thing 
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02-07-12, 07:07 AM
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Re: New cresteds.
I wish you were closer and you could come rip it off. I know it will be better for her in the long run, I don't think it's cruel, it's just like docking a dogs tail or clipping their ears.
I just can't seem to do it.
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02-07-12, 07:15 AM
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Re: New cresteds.
awww Jay... I can see how that would be tough but think of it like your taking a painful sliver out. Just do it and you will feel better after.
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02-07-12, 09:29 AM
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Re: New cresteds.
I wish I were closer I would help you maybe you could get on skype with bb?
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02-07-12, 09:43 AM
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Re: New cresteds.
I'll be pulling her tail off later tonight after I set up her own 10g I will not be breeding her any time soon. Until then I just picked up this female for $30. I will breed her after a month or so of quarantine and research.
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