crickest
Juvie Member
Hi all - I need some help with retained shed. Ember has two spots of shed over her eyes that are not loosening or coming free. She shed the rest of her head two weeks ago. I've been treating with aloe and neosporin (not at the same time) hoping it would help loosen the shed. She hasn't shed her legs and she's already getting a 'stache shed, so I know her head will be graying out soon. She's five months old and her basking spot ranges from 113 - 118 based on the time of day (hotter in the afternoon). I have seen her bulging her eyes in an attempt to free the scales, but nothing seems to work.
Here are two close ups:
There is no edge to the scales - no way to get a nail under and help loosen them. I've used a soft toothbrush, wet and dry, with no luck. Any suggestions on what else I can try?
Here are two close ups:
There is no edge to the scales - no way to get a nail under and help loosen them. I've used a soft toothbrush, wet and dry, with no luck. Any suggestions on what else I can try?