Amazon Tree Shedding problems

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Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby Davidc » Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:48 pm

My Amazon seems to have some issues shedding. It will be her first shed since I have had her. The skin is starting to shed from the nose to about middle of her head but its been 2 days. Humidity is 70%+ and they get misted daily. Any advice.
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Re: Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby eyed_lizard » Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:44 pm

what is the decor like?
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Re: Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby Davidc » Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:09 pm

Spagum moss on the floor with a waterbowl on a heating pad for humidity and one halfway up for drinking. Vines to perch on.
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Re: Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby Snakes4Africa » Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:29 pm

Just pop it in a small plastic container with some warm water for about an hour. Put some paper towelling in there as well. Make sure the container is ventilated.
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Re: Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby Davidc » Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:30 pm

Thanks Will do that.
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Re: Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby Bushviper » Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:37 pm

Warm means water at 29 degrees not water warm for us to touch.
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Re: Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby Davidc » Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:40 pm

She has lost a lot of the old skin but there is still some to come off. Will put her in water again tomorrow and see how she does. Thanks for all the advice.
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Re: Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby Davidc » Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:11 pm

Ok so they have both shed. But they both have some unshed skin on them. I have soaked them for 1 hour each on 2 or 3 occasions but the shin remains. What now?
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Re: Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby Fooble » Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:46 pm

What you can do is soak them then gently take the excess skin off yourself.

What substrate are you using.
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Re: Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby Davidc » Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:36 pm

Still no luck. I have soaked them but the one still has lots of unshed skin. I have Spagum moss as a substrate. The skin does not get loose after soaking so I dont want to pull to much. They are both eating though the one with the unshed skin will not take live food.
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Re: Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby Fooble » Mon Aug 09, 2010 7:43 am

Do not leave the unshed skin on.

If you cant remove it yourself seek help from someone who can do it for you.
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Re: Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby Davidc » Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:49 am

Is there anyone on the Westrand JHB are that can help me?
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Re: Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby Mitton » Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:14 am

What area in the West Rand?
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Re: Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby Davidc » Mon Aug 09, 2010 2:28 pm

Cresta/Roosevelt park
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Re: Amazon Tree Shedding problems

Postby Mitton » Mon Aug 09, 2010 2:39 pm

PM me your number and I'll give you a call.
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