My male pastel BP is just over a year old. He is handled a lot...every day....has been ever since I got him as a baby.
He was a gift to me from my son because he knew how much I liked his BPs.
This is his 3rd shed since I got him. He has always shed complete skins easily.

This time is different.

He is shedding flakes of skin and is dehydrated and lethargic (compared to his usual lively self.)

He ate about 2-3 wks ago, did a good poop a day or two later, then settled in to shed about a week later. (His usual routine).

He has always had clean water available, but has never liked to soak. If I put him in lukewarm water, he gets indignant and gets out.

His set up is good, I think? large tank with indoor/outdoor carpeting, a hide, a tree and a log for climbing, a rock to rub on for shedding, a water dish and a soaking tub....I don't use lights, I use a heating strip under the tank with a towel between the tank and the strip to prevent burns. His breeder didn't use lights, either, so I figured it was ok....

He has always been healthy, shiny and lively, so I am very worried about him.

Do I try the towel in the tub or just go right to the vet?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.