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my mali has been shedding a few days now and for the first time since i got him in jan. he stays in his hide most of the time, although he does venture out. his appetite has slowed also. he seems to be in full shed as the head torso and tail are peeling. i noticed today that his toes were twitching, kind of involuntary. i don't think it is related to nervous system problems as he walks and runs as normal. could this be because he is uncomfortable while shedding? thanx for all replies!

laura
hazlet n.j.

1.0.0 mali (ZION)
0.0.1 fire-bellied toad (KILLER)
0.0.6 tetras
0.0.2 red-eared sliders (DOROTHY&TOTO)
0.1.1 parakeets (ARIEL&JASMINE)

I don't know about the toe twitching, but the hiding and less appetite is normal. They are definitely crankier when shedding, so maybe it's itchy or tickly and the toes are annoying.
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Torey
Salem, Oregon, USA
1.1 Uromastyx Geyri (Joe and Arthur)
1.1 Uromastyx Maliensis (Tank and Turtle)
1.1 Anolis Carolinensis (Bowser and Leeloo)
1.1 African Dwarf Frogs (Bruce and Sheila)
1.0 Betta Splendens (Mr. Miagi)
1.0 Sunset Dwarf Gourami (Sideshow)
0.0.1 False Spotted Corydoras (Spot)
0.0.2 Metae Corydoras (Frank and Jesse)
0.0.2 Dwarf Sucking Oto (Tootsie and Dum-Dum)
1.1 Felis Domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)

Involuntary toe twitching can be a sign of calcium deficiency...You may need to increase your supplementation or replace your UVB bulb if it's been in place for awhile...If untreated the twitching can progress and eventually lead to convulsions...

SR