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TAIL SHED HELP!

leofreak Mar 31, 2004 08:47 PM

My beardies tail is constricted with shed more than have and its like half an inch of the tip looks like its gonna fall off how do i get this off quick?!
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My Leo's
1.0.0 Normal
0.1.0 Tremper Albino
My Beardie
0.0.1 Red x Gold

Replies (4)

Christyj Mar 31, 2004 08:55 PM

Try applying mineral oil, vaseline or olive oil, it needs to be softened.
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leofreak Mar 31, 2004 09:01 PM

I tried this and it didnt do anything.Its like very slippery to begin with.
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My Leo's
1.0.0 Normal
0.1.0 Tremper Albino
My Beardie
0.0.1 Red x Gold

shasha369 Mar 31, 2004 09:28 PM

Shea Butter works well as well as Emu oil, also Alo Vera but they rub that off quickly.

Christyj Mar 31, 2004 09:15 PM

Sorry, I read the top post before I went further.
If the tail is black on the end and very dry, it most likely can't be saved. It will fall off.
The oils should work for the remaining shed, keep applying it until the shed softens.
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