Shedding ????!!!

[techhousejunkie]

today I noticed my red gu is having his/her first serious shed. The question I have is should I pull all of it off or let it happen naturally? ( I sprayed him down with water but that is it) I ask this question because I heard they can loose toes if the shed is on to long. And if it is best to let it happen naturally when do I know if it is cutting off the circulation to his fingers????

 

[Mike]

Let it happen naturally.

 

[DaveDragon]

It would take a few sheds (with growth) to cut off the circulation to the toes. 2 of our adult Tegu's had retained shed on a few toes when we got them. A good bath and some olive oil will help loosen retained shed. It may take a few treatments.

Unless there's a problem with retained shed from a previous shed, a bath or two should help. Bump up your humidity if you can. I keep the mulch slightly damp (not moist) so when they burrow at night they get good humidity.

 

[playlboi]

i totally agree. just let it happen naturally. my tegu is in the process of shedding too. i wouldn't bother with his business unless he really needs it.

 

[techhousejunkie]

thank you everyone as always you are a huge help.

 

[Mike]

It's what we do. :lol: