Stuck nose shed

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Brucebreeder

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I wasn't sure which topic this should go under, but my male beardie has got stuck nose shed in both nostrils and I am wondering what I can do to get it out. He's coming up to 13 years old. I don't believe he's struggling to breathe as he's been running around everywhere not seeming to care. He started shedding his nose in late Jan, he rubbed off the actual nose shed bit that sticks out on a tree that's in his enclosure, but the long tubey bit is still stuck. I've tried bathing him, using a damp q tip just pressing lightly around his nose being careful not to push in the shed further, I've also tried to use tweezers, but again that is impossible because he's so active running around everywhere & won't sit still. Should I call a vet? Or should I leave it?? Thanks in advance!
 

kingofnobbys

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Leave it be - he'll eventually rub and scratch it and the nasal shed will come out …. might take some months .

My Peppa was a persistant nasal shed problem girl.

Cleo is much the same.

It is tempting, but too risky to attempt to remove the blockage ( very delicate nasal membranes that are likely to become infected if damaged ).
 

Brucebreeder

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kingofnobbys":p4xc2ir5 said:
Leave it be - he'll eventually rub and scratch it and the nasal shed will come out …. might take some months .

My Peppa was a persistant nasal shed problem girl.

Cleo is much the same.

It is tempting, but too risky to attempt to remove the blockage ( very delicate nasal membranes that are likely to become infected if damaged ).

Thanks for your reply - it's ready to come out, but he can't get it to it as it's too far in, so I can't get it anyway either. I've had him since he was 1 year old & he's never had a problem with his nose shed, but I'm wondering if his nose would become blocked when and if the shed starts to crumble?? I hope not! :(
 
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