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Tail Coloration

Charlie_A Jul 29, 2005 02:51 PM

I just noticed my cornuta's Tail kind of fades into a darker shade as it tapers. I don't think its a bad shed because it transitions from light to dark. Is this normal?

-Charlie

Replies (3)

limatt Jul 29, 2005 03:33 PM

i've noticed that with mine too. he also gets darker on his belly. he's been like that for a little while, i just thought it took a long time for them to shed.

jf Jul 29, 2005 07:30 PM

cycluracornuta Aug 10, 2005 03:35 PM

Normal, but also not a typical captive problem that the tail skin is tough and tight and constricts. If the environment is too dry you may end up with an adult iggy with a very short proportioned tail.

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