Need help with shed

[sjcksnmnusa]

I have three rescue dragons that all need help with shedding. All have the usual viv setup with controlled high-low heat, some humidity, no loose substrate, and something to rub-scratch on.Their diets include crickets, greens, squash, calcium and vitamins. Rocky was a rescue purchased in February, Beauty and Henry are rescues adopted at the Herp. Soc meetings in April and May. Henry is ten years old and looks like he has not shed in a long time. His skin feels very thick, more like armor than regular dragon skin. He gets daily soaks, as many crickets as he wants, is offered greens but usually does not eat them. Henry mostly eats and sleeps. Beauty's age is unknown but she has recovered from various medical problems and keeps improving. She started to shed, throat and one toe, but has not shed any more. She gets daily baths and has gained weight so I expected her to continue with the shed. The triangle from her nose to right behind her eyes is almost bone hard and while it gets gray, it shows no sign of loosening. Rocky is 3-5 yrs, and is doing a normal shed except for his head. He has the same hard triangle on his head. Should I use the shed products or pure aloe on these hard areas. How should I help Beauty to restart her shed.

 

[AHBD]

Hi there....I think I'd go with the pure aloe, it's just good all around and I've read that it can help with fungal problems, too. Do you know how often Henry was bathed before you got him ? It may be that he might do better with fewer baths, just because of his age, but that's just a suggestion. As far as Beauty's uneven shed, I've seen uneven sheds on some of my beardies over the years, there's no way to really " start " a shed, it just comes as it's ready. It always seems odd when it's just a foot or just part of the head or the middle of the back. Once in a while I'll even see a shed that looks like the dragon is on a " got milk ? " ad, with just a thin strip of white skin shedding around their mouth. But I'm sure your beardies will be fine with the aloe.

 

[sjcksnmnusa]

Tonight, I stopped by to say hi to Beauty and she looked funny so I took closer look. OMG she has started to shed and the skin on the back of her head and neck has cracked apart in three sections it is so thick. Her helmet head is coming off in little tiny pieces. I am so relieved! The skin on the rest of her body is thick like a wet suit. I think Beauty will be having a lot of spa time this week. Her old skin is stained a very dirty brown but her new skin is a very light cream with gold and tan. She is going to feel and look so much better when she is done.