Update on Sly's Nose Rubbing Problem

[ReptileChick]

Hey Everyone!
I just wanted to update you all on Sly and his nose rubbing problem. Today he had his first shed (since I have had him) and his nose looks fantastic! He has not rubbed his nose in a while which is a huge relief. There is still a little spot right on the tip but it is nothing compared to what we were first dealing with. I have posted some before and after pictures and I will take some nice pictures with my nice camera when he has completed his shed(and when I finish my huge paper which I am procrastinating but was too excited about this to not share).
Just want to thank you all for the support, information and advice! You all rock my socks! (Please forgive me for my lameness as I have been writing this paper for two days lol - sanity is limited but skink love is not)

[Bird_Brain]

Looking good

[Bluish]

Another shed or two and he'll be good as new.

[ReptileChick]

So Sly wants to meet a pretty BTS female Unfortunately this means the nose rubbing problem, which was pretty close to being done with, is back. So discouraging! He shed the week before last and his nose was still a little red but was really looking good. I'm not overly concerned because it is still 10x better than when I first got him but I just want it to be DONE! Otherwise HOLY COW can that skink eat! I was concerned for a while that he was really picky but now he pretty much eats anything I put in front of him. I had to stop feeding him because I think I was over feeding first because I was so use to him not eating and was scared he was going to stop. He's a pretty big boy so now that I know his appetite is there I've got him on a feeding schedule Thanks to every one for the encouragement and advice! I absolutely love this forum!
Here are some pictures of the nose and of him in general because lets face it... we all LOVE BTS pics!

[Kcjames]

Aw sweet! You're great for helping! Good job

[Kbell31]

Hes a pretty merauke! Mine does alot of nose rubbing when she wants attention. It often leaves a little redness but nothing like that! He must be very agitated

[Spindown]

Oh my god, that is some drastic nose rubbing, I've never seen injuries that extensive from nose rubbing! What kind of tank do you have him in? I'd recommend taking EVERYTHING that he could rub on OUT of the tank, especially now that he's kicked back up with it. Also, if you havent already, cover the sides of the tank with something he can't see through. This has helped a lot with a few of mine who were doing that. I had a few that did it fairly often, but they didnt do anything more serious than make their nose a bit flushed looking.

I'd also make sure that the wound is kept clean, as you definitely dont want infections to happen.

Hes such a pretty boy, I hope you can find a way to keep him from doing more damage to himself! Keep up the good work!