| Iguanas need to shed their skin regularly, especially | | | | doesn't come off pulling gently, then you should just |
| when growing. Sometimes, old layers of skin aren't | | | | leave it alone. |
| shed properly. These old layers of skin can eventually | | | | However, there are things you can do to help your |
| cut off circulation in the area and cause tissue death. | | | | iguana get rid of his old skin. You can start giving him |
| The areas most commonly affected by shedding | | | | baths and misting him more frequently. As you |
| problems are the toes, feet, tail, and dorsal spikes. | | | | learned earlier, inadequate humidity can lead to |
| One of the most common reasons that skin is | | | | shedding problems. So, you can also try increasing the |
| retained is because you don't provide enough | | | | humidity in your iguana's enclosure. |
| humidity in your lizard's enclosure. Another common | | | | You can also try lubricants to help remove old skin. |
| cause is an infestation of mites. Your iguana may | | | | Lubricants like non-spermicidal KY jelly and mineral oil |
| have trouble shedding skin if he has a twisted spine | | | | will help loosen up the skin so that you can pull it off. |
| or broken toes. Areas that have scars may also | | | | Just remember to be gentle! |
| cause problems. | | | | You should periodically check your iguana for |
| If your iguana has trouble shedding his skin properly, | | | | problematic skin areas. This is particularly important |
| it's important that you don't try to pull it off with too | | | | just after he sheds. Retained skin can lead to major |
| much force. You can injure the new skin beneath it | | | | problems. So, make sure you take care of it before |
| and cause a lot of pain to your iggie. If the skin | | | | it has a chance to do so. |