Reptile dysecdysis — abnormal shedding and retained skin
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*[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Humidity needs are considerably higher while a reptile is shedding (ecdysis). *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* High humidity has long been seen as essential for many tropical species (e.g. chameleons); but humid microclimates are also often critical for many arid species (e.g. tortoises, leopard geckos) to reduce shell pyramiding and abnormal sheds.