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1: My male arg. red was shedding as normal got his back done and his feet then just stopped and retained it, then he kinda started brumating so what should i do he is awake about 6 hours a week now kinda wierd but ok.

2: my female desperately need her nails trimmed, but she is crazy and doesnt like to be touched. she isnt going to bite or anything but she will roll away and run off every time, how am i going to keep her still long enough. I swear she has ADD but hey so do I

1. Is there a hide box that he stays in. If so, how humid is it inside. If you aren't already doing so, line the bottom of the hide box with sphagnum moss and keep it damp. Use a heating pad under the hide box to help with the humidity. Also, soak him in a bath for 15 minutes every other day and afterwards apply mineral oil to the dead skin. This has worked excellent for me in the past. Also, is he getting enough fruit in his diet?

2. Try working with her at night, when she is not as worm. The later the better. If you wake her up and she isn't very warm, the combination of her being tired and cold will limit how much she squirms.