Ripped Scale from Shed

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Ripped Scale from Shed

Postby Megz » Thu Mar 28, 2019 11:19 am

Hey guys,

So my skink Gizmo just shed last night and this morning i noticed he had a scale on his head that didn't shed off. I wasn't sure if it was just on him or attached so i rubbed his head gently and realized it was attached so i left it. I went back a couple minutes later and it was gone but he now has a 'rip'/'scrap' on his head (circled area in image). Will this heal or do you have to wait for another shed? He seems ok and there is no blood or anything but i just worry as a newer BTS owner (he's almost 1).

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Ripped Scale from Shed

Postby mb606587 » Thu Mar 28, 2019 12:18 pm

It'll heal. Very minor abrasion, which is common. During a shed, either misting the enclosure or soaking your skink in warm water should help aid its shed.
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Re: Ripped Scale from Shed

Postby Megz » Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:36 am

Thanks so much, it's always nice to get the reassurance from experienced owners. :D

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