My new wd is missing 2 toes, has 3 spots where it looks as though it hasnt shed beforeand has snout damage...petsmart ****s!! but one of the spots where it looks like it hasnt shed is a bump and a bunch of old, dried skin that looks as though its been picked off from the bump..I can see a trip to the vet is in order...hes very thin too..but I can fatten him up!(or her)..anybody have any idea of what to do about the spots that havnt shed?

also...should I clean up her toes, because they arnt really missing, just the part where the nail should be all the way up to the joint looks like it was ripped off..which obviously it was if its raw...but yeah...your advice will be greatly appreciated!!

Try giving it a good soaking and see if the spots come off. It's also possible that they are thermal burns. Can you post a pic so we can see.

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Merlin,
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Provide the wd with a very shallow water area that it can get out of easily. You need to make sure the baby is using it's water area several times a day. keep the humidity up but still make sure the cage is well ventilated to prevent mold growth etc.

When the babies toes, feet, tail etc (any areas that look like they need to shed or have built up shed) are wet, apply some 100% aloe vera gel onto the area. The aloe vera will keep the area moisturized when the baby isn't in it's water area and will help loosen the skin.

After the baby has soaked you can gently rub the areas that have built up shed on them. This might help to loosen the skin so that more moisture can pentrate the area. Do not attempt to remove this old skin until it's very loose as you may damage the underlying tissue.

If the toes are not healed over- you can add a bit of betadine to the soaking water until the water is a medium tea colour. This will act to disinfect the wounds and skin.

The aloe vera that I'm talking about can either be purchased in a bottle (usually found in the lotion and or sun screen area of a store), but try to find a brand that has little to no additives or colouring. Or you can purchase an aloe vera plant and pluck off the spikes and squeeze fresh aloe vera gel right out of a spike.

hope this helps! It works but it takes some time.

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Tricia

Thanks i will post pics later..I do have an aloe plant, so I will do that in a bit..and only one of the toes is healed over, thanks again!

I don't know if this will work but I heard of using mineral oil and gently rub. I haven't used this yet, myself. Maybe Tricia has heard about this beijng used and if it's OK.

Good Luck
Bob

Mineral oil is not a problem. it is frequently used to rid Iguana spikes of retained shed.

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Merlin,
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