Cham seems to be shedding constantly

lsd61377

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For the past month it seems that our Cosmo has been shedding continuously. Before he would shed about once a month. Now, he goes through a shed one week and the next week it starts again. It doesn't seen like it's different parts of his body, although it could be, I suppose. The shed looks normal. Should I be concerned? He's a little over a year old and seems normal in every other way.
 

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For the UVB your only using the long T5HO right? The other two are just heat bulbs? Which UVB bulb strength are you using?
 
yes, t5 arcadia HO, the other bulbs, one is heat, the other is an led plant bulb
Ok perfect and your using which UVB strength 6%? What is the total distance between the bottom of the fixture and the branch where he can get closest to it?

Have you thought about upgrading the cage size for him yet?

Can I see a few pics of him close up as well?
 
Ok perfect and your using which UVB strength 6%? What is the total distance between the bottom of the fixture and the branch where he can get closest to it?

Have you thought about upgrading the cage size for him yet?

Can I see a few pics of him close up as well?
yep, it's a 6% bulb and it sits about 7-8 inches above his basking branch. These are the most recent pics I have of him. I'll try to get some newer ones this week
 

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yep, it's a 6% bulb and it sits about 7-8 inches above his basking branch. These are the most recent pics I have of him. I'll try to get some newer ones this week
these 3 pics taken today, he wasnt a happy camper
 

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So I believe he is shedding normally for his age. Once they hit maturity they start shedding is sections. And the shed does not always explode off the body.
Watch food intake now that he has matured. They no longer need the high volume of food because they are no longer growing. The excess can cause them to gain fat which is bad for their overall health. He should be eating every other day 3-5 feeders.
 
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