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he shed

raisnok Jul 18, 2005 07:40 AM

degei shed through the night last night, there is still some skin on his tail, doesnt seem to want to come off, put him in a small tub with moist paper towels?

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janome Jul 18, 2005 10:21 AM

yep, you can try that. or just take a little bit of water on your fingers and rub it gently on his tail to moisten it an it should come off. or even hold it under the faucet for a couple seconds.

raisnok Jul 18, 2005 11:08 AM

i tried with a little water on my fingers and it seemed to really be there, so i stuck the area with the skin under the faucet, and it worked off, he even ate today, i pinkie mouse and a hopper

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