Weird scales on head

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Jxhnw
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Weird scales on head

Postby Jxhnw » Wed Dec 14, 2022 5:18 pm

These scales look wrinkled and dry which isn't normal. I tried soaking him once a day for a week but I stopped in case it was something like scale rot. From what I have seen, it does not look like that but I cannot find anything that looks like this. He is 11 years old, if that helps at all. Some help would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Weird scales on head

Postby Janella » Wed Dec 14, 2022 6:50 pm

This looks like stuck shed. I would try some mineral oil gently rubbed on the area. If they don't loosen and come off, then a vet check is suggested. Sometimes they can get fungal infections that present like that.
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Re: Weird scales on head

Postby splashy07 » Thu Dec 15, 2022 6:10 am

Prolonged exposure to dryness can cause shedding issues. What type substrate do you use? And your humidity levels?
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