a person or thing that excavates. 2. a power-driven machine for digging, moving, or transporting loose gravel, sand, or soil. 3. a sharp, spoonlike instrument used for scraping out diseased tissue, as in dentistry. Origin of excavator. 1805-1815.
If it is a permanent tattoo, then it would last on the bottom of your toe forever. If it's a temporary tattoo, it would probably only last a day or two.
This will progress with the toe becoming more and more swollen, red, and painful. This would usually last a week or two. This has been going on and off for several years. However, last winter it lasted longer with more swelling.