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    "Preparing For Second shed" NetBSD's Avatar
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    a good pic of injury (finally got it)

    well heres how the Jake (my garter) looks a little more the a month after his bicycle accident i saved him from




    what do you guys think? will he ever shed that away or will he always have the scars. the first scar bout 4-5" from his head he cannot bend at all but the rest is fine

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    Re: a good pic of injury (finally got it)

    he'll have scars, but it doesn't look like they'll bother him that much after a couple of sheds
    nice little guy
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    Re: a good pic of injury (finally got it)

    Those areas are something to watch during a shed. He may need help since he will probably not have a complete shed. Sometimes I have to take my boy "Scar" out and soak him in warm water. Then I let him move through a damp hand towel. He's always been able to finish that way. I can also get a good look at the injury at that time. From time to time I've had to apply some ointment to those areas since the new skin has come off as well. Luckily his scars are on top. Do his injuries affect his movement? Great looking little guy. Good luck!

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    Re: a good pic of injury (finally got it)

    He's looking really good, Net! I, myself, am not yet familiar with injured snigglettes and scaring so I can offer nothing.

    But he's looking good and happy. Looks like he's getting ready to shed so I guess his appetite is good, huh?

    Good job!
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    Re: a good pic of injury (finally got it)

    Just wanted to say great save Net. Jake is looking good despite the injuries
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    Re: a good pic of injury (finally got it)

    thanks everyone..

    yes he has a hard time shedding at the scars, he shed once since i have him and he was in shed when i got him so he should be due again soon, ill try the towel trick and see if he likes it.

    his movement is a little funny but he sure can move when im opening the cage. at the first scar he cannot bend that part of his body, i guess its that badly damaged that it will never move again but it doesnt seem to hurt him at all

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    Re: a good pic of injury (finally got it)

    he's handi capable

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    Re: a good pic of injury (finally got it)

    well tonight im going to get him out and start to try and tame him, ill see if i cant get some better pics of his scaring if he calms down enough

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    Re: a good pic of injury (finally got it)

    well ive handled him 3 times since the pic and he is starting to get better. oh i also got a decent shed from him this time, i cranked his humidity up to 70% when he lost the eye caps and found this in the morning




    so i guess hes getting better

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    Re: a good pic of injury (finally got it)

    Quote Originally Posted by NetBSD View Post
    well ive handled him 3 times since the pic and he is starting to get better. oh i also got a decent shed from him this time, i cranked his humidity up to 70% when he lost the eye caps and found this in the morning




    so i guess hes getting better
    Glad to hear that he is improving.
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