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I recently acquired a rescued Mali Uro. He has been bitten by some animal and those bites are healing well. My question is, either as a result of the attack or from someone pulling off his shed, he has large areas of bare skin. His skin is not infected. But I am wondering how long (if ever) will it take to grow his scales back in these areas. I put triple antibiotic on his skin and injuries when I got him. I understand better now why we do not pull off the shed!! Anything I should do? Thank you for any information.

It will probably never grow scales "back"- there will be scar tissue. Have you taken him to a vet?

No I literally just got him. I will but I just was curious if someone knew. It looks more like someone ripped the shed off of him, or again it got ripped during the attack. There are long pieces of scales missing from his shouders to the top of his head and one on each side. Looked like he was grabbed on his left upper arm and the other side of the mouth grabbed him on his right side. There are healing punture wounds on each site. This poor guy has been through alot for a young one. He is probably a year or just. Very active, eating and looking around and very curious. He is a special guy! Thanks for your input.

I would keep him in a fairly sanitary environment while he heals- newspaper substrate, frequent cleaning, etc. A vet should advise about meds and he may want to prescibe antibiotics. He should heal up fine- he'll just have some ugly scarring. Be sure to maintain the proper temp. gradient.

Thanks I agree and I will!!