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02-27-2006, 12:16 PM
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Hey, I have this problem too, not all over or in any area that can contrict blood like toes or spikes or tip of tail. I've been able to get those all ok, but there is this small patch of skin on the right side of its body, only about 0.5 of a cm square in size, that NEVER comes off. I've soaked and sprayed and nudged and pryed with my finger. It's gone through two full sheds and everything was fine but that patch remains there looking like its about to shed but doesn't. anything I can do about this?

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I have also used a little scrub brush (for fingernails) with soap or shampoo to remove stubborn shed from Rex. I gently rub in a circular motion over the shed while he is soaking. Usually works pretty effectively and he also likes the extra pampering!

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Oh yeah I use a babytooth brush (the kind with super soft bristles) for scrubbing my lizards down, the Bearded Dragon loves it and leans into it, but the iggy looks at me like i'm losing my mind!
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