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Momofsix
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 Dumb Question but this is new...

Any help would be appreciated. My Claira has been in shed for 2 weeks now and hasn’t shed yet. She hasn’t come out of her hide in 3 days. I’m starting to worry since she is young. I increased humidity to 72% and temps are good. I haven’t fed her since she started going into shed...should I try and feed? Nothing has changed and she will poke her head out of the hide whenever anyone goes near habitat but that’s about it. Am I worrying too soon?

Thanks!



08/18/08  10:29am

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  Message To: Momofsix   In reference to Message Id: 1834731


 Dumb Question but this is new...

She should be shedding her skin any minute now. The shedding process takes 12 to 14 days. I would wait to feed her, since she is so closing to shedding.



08/18/08  10:33am

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  Message To: Jyson   In reference to Message Id: 1834736


 Dumb Question but this is new...

also if ur willing to try this put her in the bath tub make sure tho she has somethin to hold on to. she will soak and the skin comes right off.



08/18/08  11:57am

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  Message To: Ktr0909   In reference to Message Id: 1834823


 Dumb Question but this is new...

What should I put in the tub with her? I am willing to try. She has flipped her hide since I posted earlier and drank some water so that’s a good sign!

How warm should the tub be?



08/18/08  12:06pm


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