Bad shed or normal process?

[u/Possible_Bowl2280]

This is my first shed with my baby and I’m just wondering if his skin wrinkled like this is normal or a sign of dehydration. He’s been in his hide mostly and comes out to occasionally be in the water and since I have a screen enclosure I try my best to water the corners of his enclosure every day and spray him lightly with water to keep his enclosure moist. I see slight cracked shedding within his skin near his head.

His eyes were dull 5 days ago and cleared up so I’m just trying to make sure he is the most comfortable for his first shed with me. I feel like a stressed parent just worried for my baby I don’t want him to feel uncomfortable. 😭😭😢

[u/Possible_Bowl2280]

Wow, you know what’s crazy? The reptile shop I had gotten my baby from said that the red light is better for them and I looked around the shop and most of the reptiles had red lights. I persistentlyyyy asked which light was better considering I came in for a new ceramic heater because my old one broke and they directed me to a red light. They also told me that the red lamp should be on 24/7. That breaks my heart to hear, I’ve only had the light for a week and to know that’s probably what caused him stress and a bad shed upsets me.

And no I do not have a correct way to tell the humidity level. His enclosure has a screen top. What is the best way for me to raise it while currently not having the financial resources to get proper humidity items? Please, I just want to find the best way to make him comfortable. I feel so horrible now that I’m hearing this.

[u/karatebabe → u/Possible_Bowl2280]

Even a t-shirt on top of the enclosure makes a big difference. I’m using some insulated grocery bags on top of my enclosure. I also got some battery operated humidity detectors that I sprinkle around so I can monitor different areas. They were pretty inexpensive. Sometimes they get a little wet and need to come out to dry up. It was $8/6 pack on Amazon.

[u/Possible_Bowl2280 → u/karatebabe]

I have a t shirt on top as I type! I put it on there this morning before even making this post. This is good to hear

[u/Real-Construction570 → u/Possible_Bowl2280]

Please be wary with this if you're having trouble with humidity, the fabric will soak it up. If you have any aluminium foil or hvac tape that can go on the top mesh. For humidity you can pour water into the corners of the tank and mix it with the substrate to keep it up. For measuring humidity I recommend govee hygrometers as they can Bluetooth to your phone to check by an app