sounds like a humidity problem to me.....

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Posted by sue3 on January 10, 2001 at 01:46:02:

In Reply to: Elmo wont shed posted by Shane n Elmo on January 10, 2001 at 00:43:40:

what are the humidity levels in his enclosure? just misting 2 times a day wont cut it for him in the dry winter months. try coaxing him into bathing, it will do wonders for him.
i catch louie in the morning doze phase and he doesnt know what hit him. or in the calm of the evening, also. (louie is a baby, however) tub training at a young age comes in very handy.
how often is elmo held? could you use mineral oil or aloe vera (very small amt) on his shed? i know that works great for the toes and the spikes. and then gently rub the areas for him. fatty used to love me rubbing his scratchies.
it would help elmo tremendously to get the humidity levels up though.
good luck
sue3

: Elmo has been in shed now for 3 weeks. His skin is dried, it feels like it should be flaking, but it wont. Elmo hates the bath so i spray him down 2x daily. Hes 40" svl, 58" svt. I have no idea how to get the skin to start coming loose!! I know he wont shed in one piece like my snakes do but I have no idea why the shed wont come off...

: Shane

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: what are the humidity levels in his enclosure? just misting 2 times a day wont cut it for him in the dry winter months. try coaxing him into bathing, it will do wonders for him. : i catch louie in the morning doze phase and he doesnt know what hit him. or in the calm of the evening, also. (louie is a baby, however) tub training at a young age comes in very handy. : how often is elmo held? could you use mineral oil or aloe vera (very small amt) on his shed? i know that works great for the toes and the spikes. and then gently rub the areas for him. fatty used to love me rubbing his scratchies. : it would help elmo tremendously to get the humidity levels up though. : good luck : sue3 : : : Elmo has been in shed now for 3 weeks. His skin is dried, it feels like it should be flaking, but it wont. Elmo hates the bath so i spray him down 2x daily. Hes 40" svl, 58" svt. I have no idea how to get the skin to start coming loose!! I know he wont shed in one piece like my snakes do but I have no idea why the shed wont come off... : : Shane

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