zzrayz
05-16-2009, 08:49 PM
So my young corn shed about a 12 days ago. I didn't notice him in blue so I didn't up the humidity until I saw pieces of shed. At that point I upped it and he finished shedding, ALMOST. It looks like the last half inch or so of his tail has not shed. I kept the humidity higher for a week with a moist towel and spraying water in the viv. I have put him in a dish of warm water but he is still not fond of being bothered by me. I have gotten it wet several times and squeezed gently when he crawled through my fingers to help loosen it. It doesn't seem loose.
I have only had him a month. I guess it is possible his tail has always looked like this and I just never noticed until I had a reason to be looking closely.
Here are my questions:
I've heard if left untreated it can cut off circulation and he could lose the tail, how long does that take? Is this something I should be taking drastic measures about now or is this something that only happens after months?
Aside from getting it wet and gentle friction, what else can I do?
If I keep spraying water is this going to cause problems? I've heard resp. problems, is that only from prolonged exposure or am I at risk?
I have only had him a month. I guess it is possible his tail has always looked like this and I just never noticed until I had a reason to be looking closely.
Here are my questions:
I've heard if left untreated it can cut off circulation and he could lose the tail, how long does that take? Is this something I should be taking drastic measures about now or is this something that only happens after months?
Aside from getting it wet and gentle friction, what else can I do?
If I keep spraying water is this going to cause problems? I've heard resp. problems, is that only from prolonged exposure or am I at risk?