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rubbing a sign of shedding soon?

captotterboy Apr 19, 2006 01:41 PM

Hey all,
My veiled is rubbing his chin against the cage. Is this a sign he is about to shed?

Jeff

Replies (3)

lele Apr 20, 2006 10:43 AM

does it look like he is shedding? loose skin? I have found that they tend to rub their eyes to release shed. Are there other signs of anything else? I have no experience with external parasites (mites, etc.) in chams but that does come to mind - unless it is in fact shed. Not sure how much this helped - can you post a pic?
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captotterboy Apr 20, 2006 10:06 PM

Eh, he stopped, must have been doing his normal "lets freak jeff out" weird thing that he does.

Thanks,
Jeff

kriswaters Apr 20, 2006 11:04 PM

Ohhhh...the old *lets freak my owner out thing*...very common I have found with ALL of my pets.

From a quote earlier VEGASBILLY says...."Don't micromanage".

Its hard to follow sometimes, but I found sitting back a few days and "watching" tends to help. They have definately been words to live by....in all aspects of life!

It's tough being a parent....even to the animal kingdom dwellers.

Good Luck!

Kris
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