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01-17-2007, 09:27 PM
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Im getting worried again, and I think Im going to the vet after all.. He isnt using that hand at all unless necessary, like when he's walking or climbing. Right now he's chilling on a branch and all feet are on the limb except that one, hanging at his side. Is this normal behavior for shedding? Also no other part of him appears to be shedding right now. Plus, its a very uniform line where the greyness starts and stops. I have pics at the bottom of the post again to illustrate the non-use of that hand.
Maybe Im worried for nothing. Can any of you guys put my mind at ease again?
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I'n still going to say that it looks like he's shedding....My iggy and my Bearded Dragon both get grey/white feet and shed each foot individually. The Bearded Dragons feet will stay white for a couple months, the iguanas usually turns white, then back to green, then he shed's a few days later.
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01-18-2007, 09:02 AM
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But is it normal for him to not be using that foot if it is just shed?
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You did say that he uses it to walk and climb. If there was a problem he would also favor it during those activities.
Lizards do not shed all at the same time like snakes but rather in areas. The solid line is not unusual as that is the section of skin that is getting ready to come off.
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01-18-2007, 11:55 AM
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I get that they shed in sections, but Ive never seen him shed a glove, and he has never not used a hand that is shedding. However, when I see him in the mornings before his lights are on that he is nt using any of his feet, hes just balanced. So maybe it is nothing. Maybe Im paranoid, I'll give it a few days... How long should I give it to shed before I start to really worry?
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As long as it takes for the shed to come off  It's good that you are paranoid, it means you notice these changes that can be good or bad, or in this case nothing at all.
If you notice any change, swelling, sores, blackening of the skin, then you can worry, but as far as I can see it's just pre-shed milkiness.
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Cool. Good enough. I think its the fact that he isnt using it that really worries me. But I will play the waiting game. Thanks, y'all. I appreciate it.
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Its definatley shedding but I have to say he looks like he has snout damage...youre gonna wanna put some antibiotic cream on that before it gets worse...of course I havnt been around for a while so Im not sure if you are already taking care of this problem or not 
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His snout will worsen on its own? I thought it was just abrasion, etc from always nosing on the aquarium glass. I didnt know it would get worse or that it had to be treated! What should I get? Is it OTC or Rx?
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Try putting a little dab of neosporin(triple antibiotic ointment) on it but don't get it in the mouth.
If the cause of the abrasion is not addressed the snout rubbing will continue and yes it can get worse. The usual cause is the dragon seeing its reflection in the glass or a cage that is too small.
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