Tail Shed?

Kat · Member Joined: Jan 30, 2008 Posts: 59

Akiva just recently shed, she looks all nice and shiny except her tail, it looks as if it didnt shed off the dead layer, its all drab and dirty looking, is there anyway to help this come off? I gave her 2 soaks one last week, but no luck, when she wanders by the door I spray down her tail, but it doesnt seem to want to shed off.

any suggestions?

greentriple · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:04 pm Post subject:

My guy has the same issue, the last 1/4 of his tail seems to stick around until I get involved. I use miniral oil and rub it on the skin, let it soak for a little and then peel off the ramining skin. this has worked well for me. Also I've been more careful at making sure the humidity is at least 65%, this has helped with the balance of the tail.

Good luck.

txrepgirl · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

It is normal for the skin of the tail to come of later ( about 5 to 7 ).Like greentriple sad try to use some of that mineral oil ( I used pure olive oil before and it helped,too ).Is Akiva being nicer to you now

? take care Kat.

meanah · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:15 pm Post subject:

ill have to check into using mineral oil as well if needed next time.
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txrepgirl · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:28 am Post subject:

I just read on a different post that angelrose is recommending the Reptile Bath / Shed - ease by Zilla.

Kat · Member Joined: Jan 30, 2008 Posts: 59

Yeah, I had her out the other day my husbands little sister (haha I know shes like 8 weird right?) and his nephew were over and she let me hold her while they pet her, it took some coaxing for them to even want to touch her, haha. His mom wouldnt touch her though lol

I'll have to try some oil, and see if that helps

txrepgirl · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:19 pm Post subject:

That is great news.I'm glad you two are bonding now.Did you read the one post before your last one.The tip angelrose gave up about the shedding problem.I think I'll try that one next time and see how it works.