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A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:58 pm
by gehtan
These days are almost the time when Bloo will have his/her 4rth shed.
But I noticed that his scale went off.
What should i do?
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:59 pm
by gehtan
Sorry for the lame quality pics. My phone is china made. hohoho
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 10:03 pm
by Scotts1au
You mean Hohe :-) Don't need to do anything, this sort of damage can be associated with attempting to pull shed off that appears to stuck, blueys rubbing on something, being bitten by other blueys or in some cases by "scale rot" that can form under shedding skin. If there is just and exposed scute (boney plate) then just leave it and it will "skin over" quickly. If the underlying scale appears mushy then it will need treatment.
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 12:57 am
by Lea
If the osteoderm is exposed it will be highly sensitive because of the rich vascularisation and being surrounded by bundles of nerve fibres. Resist touching it in any way and as Scott has said, anything looking mushy or wet should be seen immediately by a vet, but it's likely it will heal nicely if left well alone.
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:46 am
by gehtan
It is not wet though. Bloo still seems to be really be active. Should I let him take a bath or something? :O
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:54 am
by Lea
gehtan wrote:It is not wet though. Bloo still seems to be really be active. Should I let him take a bath or something? :O
No. By wet, we mean the scale itself seeming to be oozing serum or blood etc.
if it is a dry scale, it's advisable to keep it dry to help prevent risk of infection.
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:55 am
by gehtan
Yeah it is dry. Im glad it is. What should I do to make it heal faster or make infection less likely?
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:57 am
by Lea
gehtan wrote:Yeah it is dry. Im glad it is. What should I do to make it heal faster or make infection less likely?
You are best to do nothing and let it heal on it's own. You could remove any items in the enclosure that Bloo may rub against, until it's healed up. This will help stop any accidental damage.
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:03 am
by gehtan
Like the lime stone or drift wood in Bloo's cage? :O aspen and cypress mulch is Bloo's substrate will that be fine? :O
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:07 am
by Lea
gehtan wrote:Like the lime stone or drift wood in Bloo's cage? :O aspen and cypress mulch is Bloo's substrate will that be fine? :O
Yes, that's what I meant. The substrate will be fine, as long as the wounded scale is dry.
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:11 am
by Dakota
There something with the North Maluku locale that makes them prone for their head-scales to keep falling off..
I only kid.
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:23 am
by gehtan
Lol, hahaha you crack me up. Halmaheras should be called Norther Maluku? :O
@lea: is that the only thing that i should do? Do I have to feed Bloo more? or put some betadine on it? :O
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:30 am
by Dakota
Act like it never happened.. well.. besides taking out everything other than a hide or two, and a water-bowl. I wouldn't starting putting anything on it until either: starting to dry out really bad.. or: starts getting moist.
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:45 am
by Lea
gehtan wrote:Lol, hahaha you crack me up. Halmaheras should be called Norther Maluku? :O
@lea: is that the only thing that i should do? Do I have to feed Bloo more? or put some betadine on it? :O
No, do nothing different. If he's eating well, great, you don't need to change his diet.
Betadine is wet. So no, don't use betadine, just leave it alone.
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 6:33 am
by gehtan
Okay thank you
hohohoho bloo is very active and moves around and is very active and energetic
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:23 pm
by James Wilson
Do not get too stressed over this. It happens on occasion. Keep it clean, and dry. It will look like new in the next shed or two.
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:04 pm
by gehtan
So.. for the next two sheds i must not make Bloo wet in what other means necessary?
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:20 pm
by James Wilson
No, just keep it dry for the next couple days. After that, just treat him like normal.
Re: A scale went off, what should i do :(
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:34 pm
by Richard.C
and above all ,try not to stress,just watch it ,observation will tell you if it improves or worsens