How long should a shed last?

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My 1.5 - 2 year old beardie Holly is shedding. It seems like she has been shedding bits and pieces since I adopted her on 12/23/15. Is it normal to take this long? She is eating fine, pooping fine and basking like a champ. She gets a bath once a week.
 

MDN1989

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Nothing to worry about if she's eating pooping and active she's fine. Shedding can take as long as it needs no time limits as they shed partially each time not all at once.

Maybe bath twice a week to speed it up about but not necessary
 

npgeorgeuw

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It's typical that they shed in pieces and it can take varying lengths of time. You can help things along with a bath in warm water and gently stroking the area.

If you start to see retained sheds or areas that skip sheds I would worry about nutritional problems, parasites (internal or external), etc...
 
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