Dragon's tail turn pale in color

[Bread_beardeddragon]

Hallo guys do anyone know what is going on with my dragon's tail? I just got him a week ago and he is about 3.5 months now. I just noticed that his tail starting to turn pale in color yesterday. He is eating good and just gave him a bath on last Sunday. Daily misting in the morning.

 

[Hdrydr31]

Hallo guys do anyone know what is going on with my dragon's tail? I just got him a week ago and he is about 3.5 months now. I just noticed that his tail starting to turn pale in color yesterday. He is eating good and just gave him a bath on last Sunday. Daily misting in the morning.

Nothing to worry they turn light as they begin to shed

 

[Bread_beardeddragon]

Nothing to worry they turn light as they begin to shed

Okok thank you for the answer!

 

[Hdrydr31]

No problem that's what we are here for.. They shed alot as babies so you will see this alot

 

[Bread_beardeddragon]

No problem that's what we are here for.. They shed alot as babies so you will see this alot

Should I give him a bath tomorrow?

 

[Hdrydr31]

Should I give him a bath tomorrow?

you can increase how many baths you do when it's a bit further along it will get really white looking before it starts to lift off..

 

[Bread_beardeddragon]

you can increase how many baths you do when it's a bit further along it will get really white looking before it starts to lift off..

Ya i can tell it gets more white today. For misting do I need to spray on him? Is it good that if I spray on him because sometimes I did that accidentally?

 

[baldegale14]

Ya i can tell it gets more white today. For misting do I need to spray on him? Is it good that if I spray on him because sometimes I did that accidentally?

you can! i do personally when theyre in shed. just try not to spray their face too much


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[Bread_beardeddragon]

He will go away when i spray him but his face looks kind of funny. I am also wondering why he always spending most of his time laiding on that branch instead of the other spot of the enclosure? He only go basking under the heat lamp after eating for about 10 to 15 mins then he just climb back to that spot again. Is there any thing wrong with him, his favorite spot is right under the uvb lamp which is the highest spot of the branch? He rarely go around the enclosure.

 

[Hdrydr31]

You can mist their entire bodies, just be careful as you mist their head as you don't want to hurt their eyes or spray a strong stream that may hit the very thin layer of cartilage in their ears.. I find bathing more freq during the time that they are shedding is easier and I use a soft toothbrush.

If you have not done so already a vet check should be done to check for parasites if they are not acting normally..especially if they are not basking normally. Also check your temps if he's not wanting to be under the basking light.

 

[Bread_beardeddragon]

You can mist their entire bodies, just be careful as you mist their head as you don't want to hurt their eyes or spray a strong stream that may hit the very thin layer of cartilage in their ears.. I find bathing more freq during the time that they are shedding is easier and I use a soft toothbrush.

If you have not done so already a vet check should be done to check for parasites if they are not acting normally..especially if they are not basking normally. Also check your temps if he's not wanting to be under the basking light.

He is acting normal but I am wondering why ue love to climb so much.

You can mist their entire bodies, just be careful as you mist their head as you don't want to hurt their eyes or spray a strong stream that may hit the very thin layer of cartilage in their ears.. I find bathing more freq during the time that they are shedding is easier and I use a soft toothbrush.

If you have not done so already a vet check should be done to check for parasites if they are not acting normally..especially if they are not basking normally. Also check your temps if he's not wanting to be under the basking light.

I think he is fine. I think he just like that branch so much. He totally acting very normal.

 

[BeardedHippy]

Mine like to bask under the uv a lot, its what they need for converting all that calcium needed for skin and bone growth. At your dragons age, he will seem to be in an almost constant state of shed (expect a full shed every 2 weeks), they get a bit more active as well sometimes as they move around to loosen the shedding skin and rub themselves on the tank furniture to get it off. It must be quite an annoying time for them, but I have never needed to assist the process in any way, they manage quite well on their own.

 

[Bread_beardeddragon]

I saw him rubbing his head to the branch for two times today. It seem that his head is itching. When I spray him his tail turn more white.

 

[baldegale14]

I saw him rubbing his head to the branch for two times today. It seem that his head is itching. When I spray him his tail turn more white.

him rubbing up against things is normal, thats him trying to get his shed off by himself


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[Hdrydr31]

I saw him rubbing his head to the branch for two times today. It seem that his head is itching. When I spray him his tail turn more white.

As the shed becomes more and more white it is closer to being ready to start coming off. They will rub and scratch on anything they can to help get the shed off.. It is important that you do not pick or peel the shed off let them do it themselves, bathing and misting them will help them..It can really hurt them or damage their scales underneath if peeled off if not ready..You can help by gently using a soft toothbrush while in the bath.

 

[Bread_beardeddragon]

How long it takes to start peel off? Right now is still only the tail is white.

 

[Hdrydr31]

How long it takes to start peel off? Right now is still only the tail is white.

Really varies from dragon to dragon and really even each time they shed can be different...

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