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    Is it ok to help him shed?

    Darwin's first shed is going poorly. He's getting little bits off at a time. Is it ok to peel him?

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    I wouldn't peel him. There is a sticky at the top of this forum on bad sheds. Take a read of that. It should help.

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    If you want to help him shed, you should soak him for 10-20 minutes and then let him move through a damp cloth. I don't think just peeling the shed off is a good idea.
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    Yeah, no peeling please! You can most definitely assist him in the shedding process as long as you do it in the correct manor. Check out the below link.

    Read this --> Bad Shed? No Problem
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    thanks guys!!!

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    Re: Is it ok to help him shed?

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    thanks guys!!!
    Anytime, good luck with the shed. Happens to all of us at some point - Just keep a close on the signs of a shed and keep your husbandry up to par!!
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