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Sandpaper
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:16 pm
by Logancrook
I just cleaned my skinks cage and it started shedding. I wasn't thinking very well when I cleaned the enclosure. Now it's at the height of its shedding and I don't want it to get the new substrate all messy. So I put my skink in a box with very low grade sandpaper at the bottom, it hasn't been in very long at all, 5 minutes maybe. Is this ok?
Re: Sandpaper
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:39 pm
by Sarikazam
Interesting idea, I don't know if it is a good one or not. I can't imagine it being super effective, but maybe it would help trim nails.
But if you are trying to help your skink finish shedding I would recommend a bath instead. Let it soak for just a few minutes and get a q-tip (Or I found a small clean paint brush works well) and help gently rub some of the loose shed off.
Re: Sandpaper
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:58 pm
by Logancrook
Ok I'll try that too. Thanks
Re: Sandpaper
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 5:27 pm
by Logancrook
The bath worked great! Now my skink is beautiful and clean again. Plus she isn't going to dirty up her cage!