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Goober occasionally wiggles his back end around(he kind of shimmies), and I was wondering if that had any significance or if he's just trying to get comfortable on the substrate.

Secondly... I know that uros can take a long time to shed, but define long time? He was in the process of shedding when I got him(about a week and a half ago), and he's about at the same stage now... He's done except for the base of his tail which seems to be coming along nicely, but it appears that his front feet/legs haven't yet, and I was wondering if they will shed in time or if I should try bathing him(which I can guarantee he won't like, lol) or something to help him along... I've heard of lizards losing digits because of shedding problems, and with how small he is I could definitely see how it may cause circulation issues down the road...

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1.0 RES, Spunky
0.2 Gerbils
3.1 Cats
0.1/2 rabbit (friend and I went 50/50)
1.0 Betta, Nigel
0.0.1 Mali Uro, Guban (Goober)
*Wishlist*
Argentine horned frog
fat-tailed gecko
Snake of any kind(Corn, hognose, sand boa, really want a Dumeril's)

It's normal for uros to shed different parts at different times. Each part of the shed can take weeks or sometimes months. Don't worry about the toes until he actually starts shedding the legs and feet - it's the leftover rings sticking to the toes over multiple sheds that causes eventual toe loss. You can make shedding as quick and easy as possible by making sure there's a slightly higher humidity hide available for him to seek out if he wants to.

He looks nice and bright - he'll be very handsome after that last bit of tail sheds. He's got very interesting markings. I've not seen back markings quite like that on a Mali.
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Torey
Eugene, Oregon, USA
1.1 Uromastyx Geyri (Joe and Arthur)
2.0.1 Uromastyx Dispar Maliensis (Tank, Turtle, and Spike)
1.2 Anolis Carolinensis (Bowser, Leeloo, and Sprocket)
1.1 African Dwarf Frogs (Bruce and Sheila)
1.0 Betta Splendens (Mr. Miagi)
1.1 Felis Domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)
And several miscellaneous community fish

Also, the wiggling is either to get "comfy" if it's just for a moment, or possibly a defensive movement if he's doing it as you approach him. If they feel threatened, sometimes uros will squirm like a snake in an attempt to warn off predatures.

-Jim
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2.1 - Rocky, Runako, and RoxyIII (my care sheets)