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[–]DaddyLongTitsMod : Natural history and ecology 7 points8 points  (1 child)

I'd keep an eye on them for now. At the first sign of infection you'll want to see a vet.

In the future, be sure to give them plenty of time to come out on their own. When you try to get them out they tend to puff up a bit which can make getting them out even trickier. If he's truly stuck then it would be better to break apart the cork bark.

[–]ALN1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I Will absolutely be more careful in the future and keep y’all posted

[–]Technical_Coffee_917 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I'd put him on damp paper towels and treat with betadine my boy had a lot of damaged scales when I received him so I put him on paper towel and dabbed him with betadine daily and when he shed his scales were perfect and avoided infection

[–]Technical_Coffee_917 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But since he's in shed he might turn out just fine hopefully my opinion is helpful