HELP swollen tail

[everlong]

After his soak i noticed my russians tail was inflamed and swollen. I am very concerned does anyone know what could be causing this?

 

[Tom]

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After his soak i noticed my russians tail was inflamed and swollen. I am very concerned does anyone know what could be causing this?

Hello and welcome.

It looks totally normal to me.

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[wellington]

Look very close under good lighting and see if there is a piece of hair or moss tangled around it. I can see a piece of hair by your thumb but I would look lower. If you find nothing, you could just keep an eye on it or put some antibiotic cream on it each day after it's soak.