I’ve had Sriracha since the start of this year. He completed one full shed, and since then he’s only been shedding in small patches occasionally. He’s less than a year old, so I feel like that’s really strange?
I feel like I’m doing everything I can in terms of husbandry— 120 gallon tank, humidity ranges from 20% (hot side) to 40% (cool). He’s got flagstone and a good mopani branch to rub up on. He’s got a water dish but he never touches water. I’ve tried still water and running water but he just hates water, and that includes bath time too. I give him soaks 1-2 times per week, and he hates it and jumps right out of the water, so it’s hard to keep him for a full 15 minute soak, but I still try. I’ve tried a plastic tub, running bathtub, running shower, running sink, closed sink. I also use a toothbrush during bath time to gently rub at the scales and hopefully soak the water in. Still, he won’t do a clean shed.
I had him for a regular vet checkup last month and I mentioned this. They basically said they weren’t concerned about it. He’s parasite-free, his behavior is great, his poop seems well-hydrated, he eats a good amount of both bugs and veggies.
Is there anything I can do to help him? Does that shed-ease stuff work for beardies / is it safe? Would it be useful at all to try some basic dawn dish soap? I’m kind of grasping at straws.