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EvoSolley
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Quick shed question...

Postby EvoSolley » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:11 am

So lately I have been keeping a close eye on raptor, mainly because he hasn't pooed in 10 days. Raptor is still moving, basking on his rock, and going under his house rock a few times a day as usual. He has eaten almost all his food the past 3 feedings, and I have sifted through the substrate in hopes to find a buried poo, no such luck.

However I do know he is just about to shed, he has turned real dark and chalky looking, and its been a little over a month since his last shed. He lost the scale on the tip of his nose so I know shed time is here.

Anyways, I'm assuming his lack of going to the bathroom has to do with it shed time?? Could this be a possibility? If so why would shedding make him not go?? I thought he might be impacted but I haven't changed his diet at all & he is still eating. Temps are pretty much the same as when I got him, besides it being a tad cooler thanks to ac and a heat index outside of 115 F I haye kentucky weather lol

Any input?
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Postby Katrina » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:16 am

Don't worry - everything sounds fine. Yeah, when they are coming up on a shed they usually focus on that and not other things. You will probably get a large, smelly present as soon as Raptor starts shedding. :D
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Postby EvoSolley » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:42 am

haha, yea I was thinking the same thing, and as we speak he's in the process of shedding just started like 5 mins ago, pictures to come later :D

Its just so weird how shedding makes them act so strange lol
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