shedding aid?

[ISOM]

Hi there
Gaspar at last seems to be settling in and teething probs sorted (the hoppers I was feeding him were too big for him!) and he is now about to shed. Ive seen shedding aids for sale and wondered whether these were of any value or are they just a gimmick? Dont want to spend money unecessarily but if it makes him feel more comfortable while he sheds then Ill get some!
Thanks!
ISOM

 

[sirenique]

I don't really think that shedding aids are necessary; they seem like more of a luxury purchase than anything, and since I don't know what the ingredients are, I can't say I recommend it. I mean for all I know they just put baby oil or something in a tiny bottle and are selling it for $5 haha. Most dragons are fairly adept at shedding themselves without help, so maybe just putting some rocks or bark in there that are abrasive but not enough to hurt him will help him shed. My dragon loves to rub himself all over his coarse driftwood to get his dead skin off. If you decide to try the shedding aid, let us know how it works out for you!