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thatsacut
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peeling skin on neck

My 4 month old baby russian has a lot of peeling skin on the neck. Is this normal? do they shed there skin as they grow??
Julie

01-30-2008 11:38 AM

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RE: peeling skin on neck

Do you have pictures?

Larry

01-30-2008 12:11 PM

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RE: peeling skin on neck

its perfectly normal, your baby is just shedding, don't pull on it, it will come away in its own time Smile

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01-30-2008 12:41 PM

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RE: peeling skin on neck

That answers question I always had. I have never observed it on RFs but thought there had to be a shed on torts like other reptiles.

Larry

01-30-2008 12:53 PM

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RE: peeling skin on neck

you can just see some on this pic at top of leg and around face i will try and get a better shot tomorrow.

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01-30-2008 01:53 PM

Pablo
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RE: peeling skin on neck

My Hermann's has been shedding around his neck for a few weeks now. At first I was so worried! Then I read online that it was normal - phew!

Jerri

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01-30-2008 02:02 PM

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RE: peeling skin on neck

yeah, my Hermann's is shedding on the neck to. after all, torts are reptiles. Wink

01-31-2008 03:49 AM

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RE: peeling skin on neck

What a cute little baby!!!

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02-01-2008 09:35 AM

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