This is what is known as a degloving injury. It can be used as a defense
mechanism in the wild, should a predator try to catch them by the tail.
It isn't serious- don't worry. You were right- in a few days time the
exposed bone will dry up and simply fall off. The tail will not grow back,
but it won't affect her mobility or balance. Keep an eye on the area and
watch for and signs of swelling and redness that might indicate infection.
I, personally, have never heard of anything serious developing from this
kind of injury, and she should heal up just fine.
Jill
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> From: Donna M Hanninen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Help!! naomi's tail EMERGENCY
> Date: Saturday, May 05, 2001 4:40 PM
>
oh my goodness everyone im so upset today i went to take naomi out of her
cage to pet her and she was being anti social and dint want to come out, i
accidentaly grabbed her tail and she pulled so hard her fur and skin came
off
the tip of her tail!! the bone is still there!! Will she be ok?? I heard i
think from the list that in these cases that the exposed bone will dry up
and
fall off leaving her with a stumpy tail!! oh i feel so bad i love her i
dont
want to lose her help Donna
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