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  1. Jess.bm

    Shedding Problems, Dehydration?

    Could be. I've done everything you guys suggested and everything my vet said. He seems to be regaining his energy slowly, so that's great news. His eyes are still shut. He doesnt fight back when i pick at his shed, except for on his tail im still having trouble with that. I thought tegus...
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    Shedding Problems, Dehydration?

    Hey guys i think i have an idea what happened. I think he had a double shed. Dont know how or why. But ive been picking at his skin and he has one hard, dark, thick layer and one thin one that kinda looks like it never got to dry out like it should. So it just kept the other layer stuck on him...
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    Shedding Problems, Dehydration?

    Just since you guys know what youre doing more than i am, this is his set up for now. Trashy i know. But i was tight on money and he grew so fast i had to settle for what i could get for him to be comfortable! Anyways. Right now he has aspen bedding. A 150 watt red light, a uvb light, a half...
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    Shedding Problems, Dehydration?

    Haha okay ill grab that tomorrow too!
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    Shedding Problems, Dehydration?

    Thanks a lot! Ill go to my pet shop and get eco earth. Probably remove his water bin and just stick to warm baths and regular spraying sonce it takes up tons of space. My vet is making me blend up his food with water for a month or until he eats again. Right now its a mix of chicken...
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    Shedding Problems, Dehydration?

    He had crushed walnut for a bit. Until he ingested a bunch of it and had a prolapse. I had no idea what it did. I read on forums after ut happened and threw the bag out right away. Now he has aspen. When i move next month hes getting a dirt and coco husk mix. Ive heard pine and cedar cause...
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    Shedding Problems, Dehydration?

    I think his basking spot used to be that high until i put his water bin in adter this started. Definitely keeping am eye on his humidity now. The vet i saw didnt find any parasites or other abnormalities. If in a week he hasnt shown any sign of getting better hes back at the vet for more...
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    Shedding Problems, Dehydration?

    His temps are between 25 and 32 degrees C. I dont know exactly what his humidity is at but he has a shallow Rubbermaid bin to swim in and a big exo terra water dish. He gets daily baths. The top of his viv is mostly open. I got it from a guy who made it himself. Appart from a small screen to...
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    Shedding Problems, Dehydration?

    Ive had him since November 8th 2015. He was about 3 months then so hes just about 10 months old now. I got him at the montreal reptile expo from Nelson at tails and scales.
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    Shedding Problems, Dehydration?

    Hey guys! Just joined this forum a whole 5 minutes ago hopping maybe someone has gone through the same problem as me. Tegus arent very common in montreal and my vet, as great as he is, isnt too sure whats wrong with my little baby. We're assuming its dehydration. His eyes are swollen and can...
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