Scratched scales bad
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Scratched scales bad
My bobo here is jamming its head in between its rocks and it's a strong fella as he cann move them closer to jam it head when I move them apart so now bobo has scraps and scales peeling off when it not shedding please help
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Re: Scratched scales bad
Maybe you could put some betadine ointment on the worst ones ut not on the eye area. Wen Lizzie was attacking Tripod I had a similar thing with damaged scales too. I think the damage will eventually shed out.
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Re: Scratched scales bad
yea but the worst is like on the 'eyelid' so maybe to close and is there anything else as cant get my hands onto this stuff where i am i dont think will have aa look around
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Re: Scratched scales bad
If he's hurting himself on the rocks, take out the rocks.
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Re: Scratched scales bad
but i use the rocks as an useful way to keep his nails blunt and small as he don't like anyone cutting his nails + he also trys to run away when u pick him up so don't no whats happening there
als can blue tongues get a cold/flu as bob used to have 'snot' up his nose so washed them and put a eletric blanket under his tank to keep him warm then a few days later he was back to normal
als can blue tongues get a cold/flu as bob used to have 'snot' up his nose so washed them and put a eletric blanket under his tank to keep him warm then a few days later he was back to normal
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leopard geckos
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Re: Scratched scales bad
Give him something else to trim the nails, something not dangerous enough to hurt when he tries to get under it.
It sounds like he has/had an RI (Respiratory Infection). The warmth is great for RIs, but it could still be there and need treatment. It could explain why he's rubbing his eyes against rocks. Any sign of bubbles in the eyes/nose/mouth, or wheezing/crackling breathing?
It sounds like he has/had an RI (Respiratory Infection). The warmth is great for RIs, but it could still be there and need treatment. It could explain why he's rubbing his eyes against rocks. Any sign of bubbles in the eyes/nose/mouth, or wheezing/crackling breathing?
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Re: Scratched scales bad
A thin flat rock or piece of tile should have the same effect on his nails, while not giving him anything sharp to rub his face/head on.
Norm, how old were you in that picture?
Norm, how old were you in that picture?
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1.2.1 T. nigrolutea
2.2.0 T. r. rugosa
1.2.3 T.g. keyensis
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0.0.0. T. occipitalis
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Re: Scratched scales bad
so no he does not have RI but am thinking of making a scratch patch in a corner BUT with something covering it so when he needs to scratch his nails he has that and then he can't hurt his gorges face and eyes
love my Bobo to bits
love my Bobo to bits
Bobo=BTS
Puff=Bearded dragon
Zessy=Fire-bellied newt
1 Unnamed fire bellied newt (Ideas?)
Axolotls
Fred and Johnny=pair of red eared sliders
Looking at getting...
water dragons
female bearded dragon
leopard geckos
Puff=Bearded dragon
Zessy=Fire-bellied newt
1 Unnamed fire bellied newt (Ideas?)
Axolotls
Fred and Johnny=pair of red eared sliders
Looking at getting...
water dragons
female bearded dragon
leopard geckos
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