My tegu is having problems shedding. She has patches on her back which do not come off. Have tried shed ease, and soaking, although I admit to not having soaked her alot (twice).
Do any of you have a remedy for shedding problems?
Thanks
LW
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I could use some advice from an experienced owner
lizardwoman
Oct 21, 2003 11:01 AM
Replies (4)
tegulizards
Oct 21, 2003 11:06 AM
You should always either provide enough humidity for that to not be a problem, or make sure that the water bowl is large enough for soaking/swimming. I have large cat litter pans in my enclosures but have seen galvanized steel tubs in others cages. Moisture would be my guess as the culprit. I am by no means "all knowing", but a little more info on your setup and history of this animal might help.
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matthew
Oct 21, 2003 11:12 AM
tegus get shedding problems when their humidity is not high enough, and they dont get enough Vitamin C. so make the humidity about 60-70% for now. soak your tegu for 30mins in lukewarm water, 2x a day. see if that helps. and feed your tegu more fruits that are high in Vitamin C.
Ecthelion
Oct 21, 2003 11:18 AM
I've been feeding my Arg. B&W Kiwi and have had no problems with shedding.
mike d
Oct 21, 2003 03:30 PM
continue the soaking and i have also heard of people using small amounts of baby/veggy oil. just rub a small amount on the shed and it should help it come off. also keep you humidity up and try feeding some fruits if they will take them.
