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    Reptile Eye and Skin Care

    Reptiles may look tough and rugged, but even they have a soft side that benefits from special care for their skin and eyes.

    Although proper husbandry is the best way to ensure a healthy shed in your reptile, they can benefit from shedding sprays that can help with patchy sheds, as well as soothe and moisturize new skin after a shed. Turtles and tortoises can also benefit from lotion developed specifically for their shells, to help keep them strong and reduce the chance of cracking. Your aquatic reptiles spend a great deal of time submerged in water, so be sure to provide a water conditioner to remove chlorine and chloramines that can cause irritation to the eyes and skin of your pet. This conditioner ensures tap water is appropriate to use almost immediately.

    Eye irritations can occur in turtles—often caused by a vitamin A deficiency or foreign irritants. If an eye irritation does occur, eye drops formulated specifically for turtles can also aid in reducing any inflammation as well as help prevent eye diseases caused by vitamin A deficiency.

    Find a variety of products to help care for your reptile’s skin and eyes at Petco. Shop in-store or online and save with Repeat Delivery.

    FAQs About Reptile Eye and Skin Care

    Shedding is a natural process for your reptilian pet as they grow, but sometimes they can benefit with some help. While proper humidity and temperature of the habitat is your first line of defense against shedding issues, shedding sprays can help reptiles have a smooth shedding process and help moisturize their new skin.

    Mites can be a real pest to you and your reptile. Mite spray is developed to kill mites, lice and external parasites but is safe to use on snakes, lizards and other reptiles.

    Water conditioner helps make tap water ready to use by removing chlorine and chloramines—which can irritate your turtle's eyes and skin.

    Using a moisturizing treatment developed specifically for turtle and tortoise shells will help your pet maintain a strong shell and help reduce the risk of drying and cracking.

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