4 (also monitor lizard) A large tropical Old World lizard with a long neck, narrow head, forked tongue, strong claws, and a short body. Monitors were formerly believed to give warning of crocodiles.Called goanna in Australia. (also monitor lizard) A large tropical Old World lizard with a long neck, narrow head, forked tongue, strong claws, and a short body. Monitors were formerly believed to give warning of crocodiles.
The most effective way to prevent black toenails is to run in shoes that fit properly. You should have a thumbnails width room between your big toe and the front of your shoe while standing, not sitting. You should also wear moisture thin, moisture wicking socks to prevent increased heat build-up.
Treatment for a Black Toenail. There is no need to drain a black toenail that isn't raised and painful. If the problem is simply a pool of blood under the nail and it continues to be raised and swollen, then a doctor would relieve the pressure by poking a hole in the nail - trephination.