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[MattandGem]

Hi
Can you please tell me if I am being paranoid or if there is something wrong with Vernon.
I noticed about 2 days ago that it looked like he was going to shed his skin again, he did it about a week and a half ago maybe 2 weeks. I thought this because it looked as though he was peeling around his right nostril. Last time he shed his skin i was at work and didn't see any of it, just came home and there was bits of skin on the floor of the viv.
There is still a tiny bit of skin in the middle of his head that he hasn't managed to get off from last time.
I have posted a photo of his nostril, is he ok? Please let me know quick.

Thanks

[harrison]

Helloo...

I'm guessing this is ok... My Nosy Be shed about 3 days ago and still has a couple of bits left over on his head....

Though i'm sure someone will give you a trustworthy answer soon.. But don't worry (hopefully)

[MattandGem]

I have just read that chameleons excrete salt from their nostrils. Could it be this?
Is this common or am I using to much supplements when I dust the insects or could it be the water?
I spray the leaves with water that has been boiled and left to cool, is this the correct thing to do?
I use calypso calcium and repton. Repton on every third day. so:
mon - calcium
tue - calcium
wed- repton
thur - calcium
fri - calcium
sat - repton
sun - calcium and so on

Please let me know if you think I'm doing anything wrong.

[captainmerkin]

just a little left over skin from the shed by the look of it!

both mine did the same it was gone within 48 hours.. your lad lost it now?

[mcfluffin]

You can always give him a spray with some water to help him with the shed too
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[unbreakable]

i am certain it is just skin that hasn't shed also, as Mcfluffin said just try and spray with warm water, doing your best not to stress the cham out lol, looks in great condition though!

[MattandGem]

I sprayed him with a little bit of warm water the other day and it went, but it came back again. I have spoke to a few people and they told me that chameleons excrete salt through their nostrils so I think it must be this.
If I give him a little spray with warm water it seems to go, they have told me it nothing to worry about.
Hes shedding again today so will we see if that changes anything.