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I have a beards dragon a little over a year her toe nail broke all the off and her whole leg is swollen and infected she is drowsy and lethargic ....I've been using peroxide... HELP PLEASE...I don't have money for a vet and I can't loose her...

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Hello, the same thing has happened to one of my hatchlings in the past with a bite. do not use peroxide, you need to use an antiseptic solution. you need to soak the wound with this. After soaking the wound add neosporen to it. This must be two times a day, cover the bottom of her enclosure with paper towel. When a wound swells up it is a sign of infection. When this had happened to my hatchling he did not make it. I have heard from other people that it has worked but there is no guarantee. Her leg already looks pretty bad. All you can hope is that the treatment will work. Please keep me updated as I would like to see how she progresses.  

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I can answer every question towards the bearded dragon except for questions that deal with sickness and disease. I can answer questions on heating and UV rays, the questions pertaining to food, habitat, bedding, breeding, egg/hatchling care, nature, and attitude are my best. Last, I cannot help you with at home sickness meds, always find a vet within your area. I can answer questions regarding body language and movement. I will try to help you to the best of my ability.

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I have owned 7 bearded dragons. For 6 straight years, I have had my first male and female that i have been raising. Raising my male and female have been such an experience! Breeding them was also a great experience! After my male passed, it made me realize that raising them was one of the best experiences of my life and still currently is.

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I have no educational cedentials, but i have constant history of bearded dragon research.

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