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Now I know that I have asked this before, but I forgot to write it down and etc. but anyway what are the sighns of shedding? When its about to occur I mean. Also what do I do for the cham. during that time of shedding?

- Paul

Right before shedding starts the cham's skin will look paler and dull colored. When shedding starts the old skin basically lifts off the new underneath. The cham will look whitish and you will see the old white skin start flaking off. To ease shedding raise the cage humidity and mist more often. It will help him rub skin loose especially around the eyes. Watch to make sure the old skin comes off completely around toes and joints. It can constrict and get stiff and cause circulation problems.

Here is a picture of a chameleon who's skin has shed part way. The skin on the right, the brighter skin has shed already. The dull/white skin areas are getting ready to shed.

Dennis

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