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Hey guys :D
so blade is shedding for the first time and since I've never had a reptile before I have some questions. how long do the sheds usually last? or does that depend on the beardie? is it safe to pick him up? like will it hurt him if I do? should I be doing something to help him or should I just leave him alone until it's over?
 

Bear333

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Hi there!

If it’s his first, it should take around 1 1/2 weeks on average for his whole shed to finish. It is safe to pick him up, just try not to rip the skin off. Something you could do is give him a warm-ish bath up to his elbows for 15-20 minutes and this helps loosen the skin and it falls off naturally. Do keep in mind they sometimes have loss of appetite and can be sluggish during shedding. Hope this helps:)
 

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Bear333":6g9kztan said:
Hi there!

If it’s his first, it should take around 1 1/2 weeks on average for his whole shed to finish. It is safe to pick him up, just try not to rip the skin off. Something you could do is give him a warm-ish bath up to his elbows for 15-20 minutes and this helps loosen the skin and it falls off naturally. Do keep in mind they sometimes have loss of appetite and can be sluggish during shedding. Hope this helps:)
thank you, that actually did help a lot but how do I give him a bath if he still wont let me pick him up?
 

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If he's stressed by picking him up don't bother with the bath. It's probably not worth the stress. He will be able to shed on his own. The bath is a good idea if they like it but if it's stressful just let him be and maybe give him a semi rough surface to rub up against if he wishes. Something like wood bark or similar with a little texture usually works well.
 

Dezzylove50

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CooperDragon":mvoggkoo said:
If he's stressed by picking him up don't bother with the bath. It's probably not worth the stress. He will be able to shed on his own. The bath is a good idea if they like it but if it's stressful just let him be and maybe give him a semi rough surface to rub up against if he wishes. Something like wood bark or similar with a little texture usually works well.

okay. thank you so much
 

Reptilelady

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Can also try this stuff too called "Zoo Med Repti Shedding Aid". Just spray and rub on his skin that's shedding. My beardie hates baths so spraying this on him really helps :D
 

Dezzylove50

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Reptilelady":39db1jwj said:
Hi,
Can also try this stuff too called "Zoo Med Repti Shedding Aid". Just spray and rub on his skin that's shedding. My beardie hates baths so spraying this on him really helps :D

thank you
 
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