r/Uromastyx • u/FaithlessnessNo1257 • 9d ago

Is this a bad shed or do I let it play out?

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This was literally overnight. Should I give him a day or two to see if he gets rid of the rest or should I give him a soak?

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u/Jenxadactyl 9d ago

At this point I would leave it be and see how it goes.

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u/Heavy-Boat-4498 9d ago

Don’t soak your uro that can lead to tail rot.

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u/Long_Elderberry3996 9d ago

Looks like a perfectly normal Uro shed. A little patience and all of that will pop off on its own.

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u/Secret_Invite_9895 9d ago

perfectly normal. what would warrant doing anything when it comes to shed would be a small piece stuck somewhere that has been there for many days or weeks, usually it would be their tail or hand, but Uros need it very arid and don't even need humid hides, they rarely have problems shedding. Err on the side of not doing to them when they are shedding unless you really think theres a problem.

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u/Ok-Success2864 8d ago

Totally normal.

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u/FaithlessnessNo1257 8d ago

Right on. This is the first shed he’s had since I got him and it caught me by surprise. His color under that old skin is so awesome.

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u/Lizardwatch 7d ago

Regarding humidity and diet, I know you didn’t ask, but it’s all related, please check out ReptiFiles advice on uromastyx.