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    Re: Baby shed??

    Quote Originally Posted by Yzmasmom View Post
    I had read they do...perhaps I'm wrong?

    Would a dullness be dehydration? She's eaten 3 f/t fuzzies in her almost 4 weeks with us and I've seen her drink once. But, she's only ever gone to the bathroom once - poop, urate and liquid pee.

    Her scales aren't wrinkled and her eye caps are smooth.... just not as bright and shiny.
    I took the moss out incase it's not shed, as I don't want her getting scale rot. She's not pink either.

    Advice? Dehydration? Possible oncoming shed?
    I think the dullness in the eyes could certainly be a cue that the animal is going to shed. Remember BEL's do have eye issues. As far as the high humidity, as long as it's coupled with adequate ventilation (air holes) in the tub and not impeding or prolonged you should be ok. Don't worry too much about the frequency of the shedding bc they shed when they need to. It's more important to offer the animal proper husbandry numbers. That way you can be reassured you are on track. Dehydration doesn't sound like a issue here.
    Last edited by Albert Clark; 11-09-2016 at 08:56 AM.
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