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#1725064
Millertimeinc
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Quick Shedding Question 
Just trying to confirm that when shedding starts and is happening the uro can become very lethargic and remain in hiding? My little guy has been in his hiding spot all day and I didn’t see him come out to back or eat. I took a quick peek at him looks like he may be starting to shed on his legs and back. He was also making some wierd movements could this be because hes irritated? Looked as though his body was moving like when a snake slithers. Anything else I should be aware of during the shed? This is my first one with him. Thanks in adavance.
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05/04/08 05:17pm
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#1725066
Millertimeinc
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Message To: Millertimeinc In reference to Message Id: 1725064
Quick Shedding Question
Forgot to mention hes in a 48X24X24 with it being around 80 in the cool end and 100 in the hot with a basking area of 120-130.
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05/04/08 05:19pm
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#1725100
RodanThunderLizard
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Message To: Millertimeinc In reference to Message Id: 1725066
Quick Shedding Question
Yes, they do tend to hide & sleep a bit more when shedding, but it could also be that he’s just sleepy today. Sheds are usually quite amusing... his movements may be trying to get loose skin off (unless they are very exaggerated & seizure like, of course). Just keep an eye on him the next couple of days. Rodan’s last shed was pretty funny. It came off his back in a big strip from the neck to the tail & he couldn’t get it off. Finally, he reached around & bit the flap of skin and ate it off!
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05/04/08 05:51pm
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#1725140
Jbreddawg
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Message To: Millertimeinc In reference to Message Id: 1725064
Quick Shedding Question
His movement was a leave me alone slither lol ! they do that to warn you or show you there mad. We call it the Hula dance !
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05/04/08 06:38pm
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#1725576
Doublemom
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Message To: Jbreddawg In reference to Message Id: 1725140
Quick Shedding Question
Ditto - all three of my Uros get lethargic and hide and sleep a lot in the days before starting a major shed. I would, too, if all of my skin was about to peel off LOL!
Andi
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05/05/08 02:44am
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#1726100
Sahells Mom
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Message To: Doublemom In reference to Message Id: 1725576
Quick Shedding Question
It must itch!! Chip has started scratching the top of his head on the rocks lately. He is kinds gray and drab, so I know he is in shed...yet again!! Seems he just finished and he is starting again! (Being as he is young, that is a good sign though!!) I think the scratching helps get it off, but I have also seen him run around with a full body "sail" just flapping in the breeze. Doesn’t seem to phase him!
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05/05/08 05:16pm
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