Shedding alot?

[towelie200]

My Russian has got a lot of peeling skin, I'm not sure why exactly. maybe I'm not bathing him enough?or maybe the substrate is too dry? any ideas would greatly be appreciated by Sheldon and I

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

How old is your russian?

 

[towelie200]

I rescued him, they said he was around 10-15, but we aren't exactly sure

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

It's likely just because he is growing but if you could take some pics that would help us out and see if maybe something else is wrong. I would mist him down a couple times a day and soak him at least once every three days until the skin sheds off.

 

[towelie200]

im sure thats what it is. because he has been acting normal just as usual, he has been burrowing a lot too. maybe that could be a factor?

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

Burrowing shouldnt be a factor in it.

 

[towelie200]

okay good, I'm sure he is just growing.

 

[Pokeymeg]

As long as the skin underneath looks healthy I wouldn't be worried. Don't peel the loose skin off though, let it come off naturally (more baths help). I recall reading somewhere on TFO that Russians are well-known for shedding a lot, but be sure to do your own research too . I would give more baths while he sheds, everyday would be best!

 

[towelie200]

I'm planning on that thanks for the info! all the skin underneath looks good and healthy

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

Well mine has been shedding since I got her in April and she has been growing the whole time