The basking spot is obviously warmer than that ...
It's not obvious to me. What's the basking temp? I also wonder if his most recent meal may have interfered with his shed. The digestion process can take hydration away from the shedding process leading to a bad shed. So, when did he last eat in relation to this shed?
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