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Help! Tail not shedding! What to do?

illphacen Jul 16, 2003 05:46 PM

My male's body has shed but about a 1/2inch of his tail hasn't.

It's been a couple of weeks and the old skin is still wrapped pretty good. I've tried spraying his tail with a water bottle and also with a lizard skin vitamin but to no avail.

Any home remedies? Anything at the store that specifically aids shedding?

Replies (1)

eve Jul 16, 2003 06:20 PM

rubbed on there will soften it right up, and it is not harmful. probably could use olive oil regular cooking oil if you dont have mineral oil. Just a small amount to lube the tail so to speak, something you can try !!! Eve

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