Shedding question
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xephyr17
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So far as I know, if you have the correct humidity % and heat then they should be falling off on their own/he'll scratch them off himself. I've heard that if there are patches that persist, they could suffocate those parts of the body and cause problems...
However, you're never supposed to pull the patches off for them--just help them with giving them water to wash it off, etc.
Ender was doing a shed last week and had problems getting some off of his toes, so I gave him a shower and he enjoyed that and the stuff came right off. So I'd suggest that.
If you could get some pics that may be helpful as well.
However, you're never supposed to pull the patches off for them--just help them with giving them water to wash it off, etc.
Ender was doing a shed last week and had problems getting some off of his toes, so I gave him a shower and he enjoyed that and the stuff came right off. So I'd suggest that.
If you could get some pics that may be helpful as well.
Rex21
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So far as I know, if you have the correct humidity % and heat then they should be falling off on their own/he'll scratch them off himself. I've heard that if there are patches that persist, they could suffocate those parts of the body and cause problems...
However, you're never supposed to pull the patches off for them--just help them with giving them water to wash it off, etc.
Ender was doing a shed last week and had problems getting some off of his toes, so I gave him a shower and he enjoyed that and the stuff came right off. So I'd suggest that.
If you could get some pics that may be helpful as well.
Il try giving him a shower .he already heats me anyways hah
ChiefRedman
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I wouldn't give him a shower , he seems really young for that. You could steam the bathroom with the shower and that might could help him with it. Also, misting with warm water and longer/more times during the days will also help
Psychobunny
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He's fine, that happens sometimes, esp if they don't get misted enough when they start shedding.
Pieces of old skin can stick, but let nature do it's thing and let him remove it.
If it does not come off, no worries, it will next time he sheds, which will be soon considering his age.
Veileds don't need as much humidity and misting as panthers or jacksons, but when mine are starting to shed, I mist their cage about 3 times a day.
Pieces of old skin can stick, but let nature do it's thing and let him remove it.
If it does not come off, no worries, it will next time he sheds, which will be soon considering his age.
Veileds don't need as much humidity and misting as panthers or jacksons, but when mine are starting to shed, I mist their cage about 3 times a day.
brownie64
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That could overheat the little guy, I would try the worm misting like was suggested it always works for me.
xephyr17
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He wouldn't be in there for very long, I don't think it would overheat him. I think like 10 mins is a good amount. Maybe 15.That could overheat the little guy, I would try the worm misting like was suggested it always works for me.
There are many ways to go with this.
camimom
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Ok everyone.
First off, hes not too little for a shower, an a steamed up bathroom wont overheat him, especially if hes only in there for 20 minutes.
You can give the cham a couple things to help take the dead skin off, without you peeling it off. which you NEVER want to do.
option 1: extra long warm water mistings.
option 2: shower time. place a plant in the shower, aim shower head towards wall, and let warm water bounce off wall and mist onto plant, then place the cham on the plant. DO NOT LEAVE THE ROOM.
option3: a q tip with some mineral oil on it, then rub onto stuck places. a couple times a day should help the skin loosen and come off.
First off, hes not too little for a shower, an a steamed up bathroom wont overheat him, especially if hes only in there for 20 minutes.
You can give the cham a couple things to help take the dead skin off, without you peeling it off. which you NEVER want to do.
option 1: extra long warm water mistings.
option 2: shower time. place a plant in the shower, aim shower head towards wall, and let warm water bounce off wall and mist onto plant, then place the cham on the plant. DO NOT LEAVE THE ROOM.
option3: a q tip with some mineral oil on it, then rub onto stuck places. a couple times a day should help the skin loosen and come off.
camimom
New Member
where exactly are the stuck pieces of shed? sometimes, the skin can take over a week to come off.
all of my chams have had a piece or two that just didn't want to come off.
as long as it is not restricting eye movement, eating, or cutting off circulation to a tail or toes, its fine to just leave it be.
all of my chams have had a piece or two that just didn't want to come off.
as long as it is not restricting eye movement, eating, or cutting off circulation to a tail or toes, its fine to just leave it be.
