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    Shedding Question.

    My BP just went into his first shed since I purchased him a little over a month ago.

    I upped his humidity to around 70-75% to help this, but I have a question since I noticed something today.

    He just came out of his blue phase and should be shedding any day now, but I noticed that his eyecaps are dented. I know for a fact that they weren't before the shed and as I said I upped his humidity, so my question is: Is this normal? I have no clue since I have never experienced something like this before.

    Any help is appreciated.
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    Re: Shedding Question.

    It happens from time to time. Check him after he shed's completely to see what they look like then. If they are still dented then I would suggest you bathing him. Make the water about 85-90 degree's (read it with a temp gun, if you have one). Soak him in a sealed tub for about 15 minutes and then they should just peal right off.

    That's what I would do if they didn't come off in the shed. Seems to work just fine for me.

    70-75% should be enough for him to shed as well. I wouldn't do anything different next time.
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    Re: Shedding Question.

    UPDATE:
    Well I didn't expect a shed so soon but that's due to me being used to my cali kings shedding taking a bit longer than a BP I think!

    He shed in one complete peice, eyecaps and all. I peeked in on him but only for a second to make sure everything was good.

    To be honest he sort of looked a different color, almost like a morph! I'll take pictures tommorow. Don't want to disturb him after just shedding.

    Yay for his first shed since I got him. Complete and all
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    Re: Shedding Question.

    I love that post-shed look! Like getting a brand new BP!

    I have had the eye-dimples a couple of times, but as long as your husbandry is good there shouldn't be a problem. Mine was in the middle of a bad shed when I got him, and it took a couple of sheds to get back on track, but consistent husbandry has made all the difference and now it's a non-issue.
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