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Another Shedding Problem??

WAS1
10-13-2004, 11:57 AM
About a month ago 1 of my females had 2 terrible sheds, the cycle lasting 3-4 weeks. This time she shed fine.
But now a male is experiencing the same problem.
He hasn`t eaten for about a month, went thru "blue eye" and has been clear for over a week.
I can see half his skin is loose, but he can`t seem to shed. I`ve put him in a box of damp spagnum. Increased humidity in his enclosure, but he just sits, with his mouth open.
I`m assuming this is because his loose skin is impairing his breathing??
He`s never had a problem shed before.
Anyone any ideas???

Spirit
10-13-2004, 12:40 PM
but he just sits, with his mouth open.
I`m assuming this is because his loose skin is impairing his breathing??


Open mouth breathing can be from respiratory problems. Any loud breathing? Bubbling from the nose/mouth? Coughing?

What are the conditions of the tank (heat, substrate, etc)?

WAS1
10-13-2004, 01:28 PM
There is a noise when he breathes, but I think its his loose skin,
The substrate is wood chip, and room temps are around 70, with a heat mat.
Nothings changed.
Beats me.