Missing Claws

eradi · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 1:31 pm Post subject: Missing Claws

Hello All,
I am a new member with a B/W Arg. Tegu that is approx 5 months old. I have had the tegu for almost 3 months and he/she is well adjusted, friendly and healthty eater. Currently it is housed in a 55g tank with
2 hollowed out cork logs and repti-bark. Just recently I noticed it was missing a claw on it's hind leg. Some how it got pulled out. I have no idea how this happened or what it could have happened on? The toe has healed up and looks fine. Has anyone experience this? Could it have got caught and pulled of from the cork logs? I also let him/her roam around (in my presence) but have never seen it get caught on anything? Any one have any clue or idea about this?

Thanks, E[/code]

tegulevi · Respected Member Joined: Mar 10, 2005 Posts: 489

actually its pretty common. they can lose them due to a bad shed or getting stuck in carpet or cracks. he should be fine

eradi · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:14 pm Post subject: Missing Claws

So will it grow back? It doesn't seem to be bothered by it but I feel terrible!
I had a Savanah Monitor for almost 8 years and never experienced that.

Thanks! E

tegulevi · Respected Member Joined: Mar 10, 2005 Posts: 489

no it will not grow back. my male is missing half of his toes from a previous owner, but they dont phase him

CycloneHWT · Member Joined: Oct 17, 2005 Posts: 12 Location: New Jerz

a lot of reptiles lose stuff. in my limited experience with beardies they lose stuff and are just fine. missing toes and tail nips are not uncommon in any reptile, just not preferred. as long as your tegu is happy and healthy it should be otherwise unphased

Chizzow · Member Joined: May 10, 2005 Posts: 73 Location: BC

if its only missing a claw but still has the digit/fingertip, then it'll grow back. If its missing an entire digit of a toe then no it won't grow back.

I had the same problem with my little guy missing claws but once I removed the cork barks, he didn't lose anymore claws. So yes i would suggest you take out the cork for the time being and just monitor him and see if any more claws are missing after that. Also make sure your tegu is getting sufficient amounts of calcium, that helps too
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eradi · Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:10 pm Post subject: Missing Claws

Yes, the whole digit is there. I do use vitamins/suppliments as well.

Thanks all! E

BTW...How many of you have B/W's with orange coloration on their
lower jaw/neck and belly? I will have to post a some pix...

drfish · Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:49 pm Post subject:

Not orange, although mine does have a hint of green around the face area.

Only really noticeable close up, but doesn't seem to expose on film for some reason.

Chizzow · Member Joined: May 10, 2005 Posts: 73 Location: BC

my little guy has an orange belly

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Lord_Duron · Member Joined: Sep 12, 2005 Posts: 60

Tila my tegu has a bit of orange on around her eyes
it looks like blush really tis soo cute *kawaaIII*