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rubi
Hatchling

United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/04/2013 :  10:38:11  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Haya guys just after some advice.

Im a bit worried about my 2 beardies as they went into shed about 2 weeks ago and still have retained shed i know they shed in stagfes but is this length of time normal? Saharah has some on he rbelly and legs and Gobi has majority of his tail still to go. Ive been giving them baths which helped a bit with Saharah today but having no effect on Gobi? I am currently without a UVB as i thought the bulb had blown so got a new one, but that doesnt work either so appears to be the unit..am looking for one online that will gety to me quickly if not will get one at shop in next few days. Ive been giving them calcium powder as normal and usual diet of crickets and veg and also been misting the viv..just wondering if ianything else i can do?

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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/04/2013 :  17:44:19  Show Profile  Visit Mamma's Homepage  Reply with Quote
my girls tail and legs always shed a week after her body. She remains dull and grey but continue giving baths and spraying :)



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rubi
Hatchling

United Kingdom
374 Posts

Posted - 01/04/2013 :  19:21:56  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Ok thank you, im just worried after made mistake with RUbi and she lost her tail tip i dont want something to happen to them...gobis tail shed doesnt seem to be budging atall?

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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/04/2013 :  19:29:13  Show Profile  Visit Mamma's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by rubi

Ok thank you, im just worried after made mistake with RUbi and she lost her tail tip i dont want something to happen to them...gobis tail shed doesnt seem to be budging atall?



when I bathe BoomBoom and shes shedding, I use a baby milk tooth brush and gently massage the shedding areas (lightly). This seems to help (she loves her toes and her head getting done. SHe falls asleep in the bath lol).



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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
5091 Posts

Posted - 01/04/2013 :  23:12:36  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Lol... just book them in to Mamma's pampering reptile spa for a day and they'll be sorted!!

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10683306
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
13 Posts

Posted - 01/04/2013 :  23:47:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
use slightly salty water when you bath them. i wouldn't worry about it too much though just make sure the shed isn't causing any circulation problems.
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rubi
Hatchling

United Kingdom
374 Posts

Posted - 02/04/2013 :  19:48:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
salty,ok i shall remmeber that one

Doesnt appear to be any circ problems how would i know?

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rubi
Hatchling

United Kingdom
374 Posts

Posted - 03/04/2013 :  17:57:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
so this is what Gobi's tail is looking like been about 2 weeks and shed not budging...not sure if causing circ problems or not? thank you mamma i will try the tooth brush trick :)




and his nose?


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10683306
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
13 Posts

Posted - 03/04/2013 :  20:41:55  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
no circulation problem by the looks of it you just need to make sure there is no dead skin creating a full circuit around your reptile.orit could get tight and stop blood flow. but seriously mate trust me i work at a pet store use slightly salty water and gently remove lose shed. NEVER TRY TO FORCE IT OFF!!!
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rubi
Hatchling

United Kingdom
374 Posts

Posted - 04/04/2013 :  12:40:12  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yeahok thank you. I am using the salty water now and rubbing gentle but it not even slgihtly loose so not coming off. I will just keep bathing and monitoring thanlk you :)

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10683306
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
13 Posts

Posted - 04/04/2013 :  19:35:56  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
good shout not much else you can really do :/
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