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RE: Clogged Day Gecko Ear

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Posted by: meretseger at Thu Feb 5 18:34:45 2004   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by meretseger ]  
   

That's a toughie... You could put him in a deli cup with a really wet paper towel so that he basically has to stay near it, for a few hours. That might just loosen it enough for you. I've heard of different stuff to put on shed skin to loosen it but nothing ever worked as well as water for me.
I'm having an off thought that you might be able to put him in the fridge to slow him down, but that could be dangerous and I've never tried it myself. Other posters may feel free to yell at me for having that thought. I guess the only other option would be to have a vet anethitize him.
I've been there pulling gecko skin off with tweezers, though, so at least I can empathize with you.
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