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02-14-11, 09:36 PM
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Re: shed and hunting
As Rob said, keep an eye one the tail and toe tips. If he doesn't get it off, himself, soon, I'd suggest trying to help him get them off. If they're left that way, he'll continue to grow, and that layer of unshed skin will still be there and begin to cut off circulation. In time, whatever tip wasn't shed, will eventually fall off due to loss of blood flow.
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02-15-11, 06:19 AM
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Re: shed and hunting
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Originally Posted by Sapphyr
As Rob said, keep an eye one the tail and toe tips. If he doesn't get it off, himself, soon, I'd suggest trying to help him get them off. If they're left that way, he'll continue to grow, and that layer of unshed skin will still be there and begin to cut off circulation. In time, whatever tip wasn't shed, will eventually fall off due to loss of blood flow.
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I agree, applying a little bit of mineral oil after a bath will help soften any stuck shed left on the toes.
Also I wouldn't leave any uneaten crickets in the enclosure they may get hungry and bite your gorgeous little guy.
BTW in the top pictures where he is standing on the rock hide, did you make that, it's really cool!
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02-15-11, 06:31 AM
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Re: shed and hunting
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Originally Posted by mld
I agree, applying a little bit of mineral oil after a bath will help soften any stuck shed left on the toes.
Also I wouldn't leave any uneaten crickets in the enclosure they may get hungry and bite your gorgeous little guy.
BTW in the top pictures where he is standing on the rock hide, did you make that, it's really cool!
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it came with the tank when i got the gecko, i assume it's store bought. (although it is cool  )
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02-15-11, 10:29 AM
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Re: shed and hunting
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Originally Posted by TeaNinja
it came with the tank when i got the gecko, i assume it's store bought. (although it is cool ) |
The exact same one came with my beardie when I bought him from my mother's friend, cage and all. :> We only payed $70 for him, his tank, and all his tank things.
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