Dry skin stuck after shed.

[Pdelago]

There are small traces of dried skin stuck after a shed and I do lots of misting but it doesn't seem to get it all off.

Would it be a bad idea to get a soft toothbrush to scrub his side a bit?

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

Yup, bad idea! When all nutritional and lighting needs are met shedding happens with ease and more completely.

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Never scrub. Get a small sprayer and try to keep the patches wet, they should loosen up. I agree with Matt, there is most likely a flaw in your husbandry some where. If you want take a pic of your set up and fill out the “how to ask for help form.”

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Never scrub. Get a small sprayer and try to keep the patches wet, they should loosen up. I agree with Matt, there is most likely a flaw in your husbandry some where. If you want take a pic of your set up and fill out the “how to ask for help form.”

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-help.66/

 

[Panthro413]

I spray Zilla Shed spray on my cham when hes shedding and it usually all comes off later in the day

 

[jamest0o0]

This happened to my chams after a big stressful move. I definitely think messing with them so much had an impact on the shed. I agree with the others it could be a husbandry concern.

 

[Pdelago]

Shot of his enclosure.

 

[JacksJill]

How long has the shed been stuck? I wait two weeks or more to see if it will come off on its own. The only time I will intervene is if it is somewhere that the dried skin could cut off the circulation. Then and only then will I give a long shower and then take a wet Q tip and gently swab off the shed. Scars tend to have problems shedding.
If this happens repeatedly then a review of your husbandry essential. Good gut loading can prevent shedding problems.

 

[Pdelago]

Almost a month... I thought it would come off with the next shed but it is still there... he is a picky eater and binge eats one type of bug for weeks then goes on strike and it's a guessing game as to what he wants after that.

 

[JacksJill]

I've never used the shed sprays but I've heard good reports from others. I'd try that before anything that might pull.

 

[Pdelago]

Okay I'll have to give that a shot then.

 

[Pdelago]

The only thing I changed a couple months ago was the Zoo Med Blue Daylight bulb to just a heating coil because it kept burning out every month or so. I still have the UVB bulb. Would that matter?

 

[Scottsquatch]

A drop of retinal palmitate once a month on a feeder will really help with shedding and eye health. @Matt Vanilla Gorilla can attest to this as he's the one that told me about that trick.

 

[jamest0o0]

That's preformed vitamin A? @Scottsquatch

 

[Scottsquatch]

I'll have to ask Matt but he swears by it. He says it helps with eye health, promotes easier shedding, and also helps prevent infections such as mouth rot.

 

[Pdelago]

Okay that's an interesting fact. Do you know if the UVB bulb wear out or just burn up for replacement?

 

[JacksJill]

They will continue to light up even after they no longer produce enough UVB

 

[Pdelago]

How often should they be replaced? I've had mine for about 7 months.

 

[JacksJill]

Most are only good for 6 months. Time for a new one.

 

[Pdelago]

I'm glad we had this talk... learning something new all the time about this stuff. Thank you.