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    I was wondering if it was their EcoEarth irritating their skin. They (2) of them have shed in as close as 2 days apart. Any suggestions?Name:  100_2246.jpg
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    I was wondering if it was their EcoEarth irritating their skin. They (2) of them have shed in as close as 2 days apart. Any suggestions?Name:  100_2246.jpg
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    Is there anything sprayed or -cides on the ecoearth?? or maybe if not it was heling up wounds and lost body parts...

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    Default Re: American Toads shedding every couple days. I'm worried

    They're really healthy will all body parts intact. The Eco was fresh out of the bag. It seemed worse when I put a new bag in. Maybe it's just a phase.

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    They're really healthy will all body parts intact. The Eco was fresh out of the bag. It seemed worse when I put a new bag in. Maybe it's just a phase.
    Yeah maybe or depends on the temp on his tank

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    Default Re: American Toads shedding every couple days. I'm worried

    I've never used straight eco earth, have always mixed it 50/50 with organic compost. If they are looking good, eating well and just all around seem to appear healthy, just keep an eye on them. If it continues in the next 7 days I would have a vet check them out just to make sure there is no underlying problem. This is JMO, I've never had a shedding issue w/toads before, thank goodness, I worry to much about them.
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    Default Re: American Toads shedding every couple days. I'm worried

    Are there any discolored or fuzzy spots on their skin? Constant shedding can be nothing or it could be due to skin irritation cause by a fungal infection or bacterial. They will shed frequently to try and remove the infection off their skin.

    Just keep a close eye on them and be on the look out for discolored patches.


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