Head Shed

[sarah777]

I got a baby Veield at a show three weeks ago, he still had some skin shed on his head it's now 3 weeks later and it's still there. I give him daily showers and he has a dripper and eats VERY well. Any suggestions on this? Oh and he still hasn't shed.

 

[jannb]

Are you misting?

 

[sarah777]

Are you misting?

Yes 2x a day.

 

[jannb]

Make sure he's good and wet with warm water. I usually mist for at least 3 to 5 minutes.

 

[sarah777]

I've seen some spray at Petco that suposively helps them shed has anyone ever used this?

 

[Nicodemayo]

its crap. Nothing can substitute a few long mistings everyday. That in junction with some live plants will solve your humidity issue and decrease the time it takes them to shed. Adults can take days or even weeks to shed certain parts of their body but age doesnt pertain to your cham yet cause it is still young.

 

[wheresstimpy]

when i got my chams the male had the same thing you are describing, i assume it is from under hydrating, as long as you are giving them proper husbandry now the excess skin should come off in the next shed, mine did, hope this helps

 

[sarah777]

Thanks. I'll up the showers!

 

[wheresstimpy]

Thanks. I'll up the showers!

i wouldn't worry about it too much unless it is still there after a shed, just keep up the water, good luck!

 

[summoner12]

Just mist three times a day for a few minutes each time and he'll be fine. You'll find as they age a veiled will shed hits head a couple of times before a body shed. You might also notice the head becoming gray or white... This is just a head shed coming on. Once they are of age the head is a great mix of color and won't apear gray anymore.

 

[sarah777]

Oh wow he's gorgeous! I hope my little guy looks like that one day!

 

[summoner12]

Oh wow he's gorgeous! I hope my little guy looks like that one day!

Thanks! and your veiled will get better and better as he grows