Help it the first time my month ole leopard gecko has shed since I got him is it still ok to hold him?
does his diet need changing?
any REAL tips are welcome.
2006-07-14 09:07:37 · 12 answers · asked by Lilly 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
he is fine just make sure all the shed came off his toes and hands,eyelids and tail tip. If not give him a slightly warm soak and rub it gently with a wet q-tip. He is fine to hold. They are beutifull right after a shed. Keep his diet on crix and give him a few waxworms to put on growth, just remember though waxies are like eating Big Macs.
2006-07-14 15:00:53 · answer #1 · answered by dogdude1969 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have a leopard gecko who is the ripe old age of 14 years old and she sheds every month and a half or so. since urs is young it will shed quite frequently as it is growing! its a good idea to spray it with water around shedding time to help. Mines does have difficulty with toe shedding, you'll notice white skin around her toes and if it hasn't picked this off within a day or 2 of shedding u'll need to give it a hand, or multiple layers could cut off circulation to toes. soak the gecko in some shallow warm water (it wont like this at all) then very very gently try to pick the skin away with tweezers. my gecko is quite squirmy so this will probably take some time! Might also be an idea to pop a shed box into the tank/vivarium, which you can make out of a little plastic tub with a hole to get in and out of. it should have moist reptile moss or coconut soil inside, which again just helps the shed :) hope i've been helpful!
2016-03-27 05:30:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shedding is natural and healthy. You should be concerned if he ISN'T shedding. For a baby gecko you should be feeding it about 1/2 dozen crickets every day. Do not feed it any plant material, they are strictly carnivorous. Yo may want to dust the crickets with a supplement, but do so lightly. Geckos also need fresh water at all times...if the crickets seem to be getting into the water and drowning then you may want to put some cotton balls in the dish. Yes you can still hold your gecko when he is shedding, although do not try and peel off the skin (I know it is tempting) as this might be painful to the animal. Hope I helped :)
2006-07-14 10:00:46 · answer #3 · answered by tmw1689 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has trouble shedding just mist its cage down a little with a water bottle. It's okay to hold him just don't try to force any 'skin' to come off that may be still attached a little. I'm not really sure if it's good to hold a gecko very often, so try just to do that when necessary. I don't pick up mine unless the enclosure needs to be cleaned or I need to inspect them.
2006-07-15 01:46:08 · answer #4 · answered by laetusatheos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a four year old leopard gecko which is usually very friendly. But during shedding times it has been know to snap.
2006-07-14 10:40:13 · answer #5 · answered by Stan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you have anything to worry about. I don't do anything differently with mine when he sheds. Just make sure he has enough humidity in his tank to help with the shedding. Mist some water under one of his hide spots. Also, mine doesn't seem to eat as much during shedding, but then when he's done he will eat like a pig for a few days.
2006-07-14 09:51:21 · answer #6 · answered by bobbysgirl703 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always leave mine be when he is shedding. They can get a bit testy at that time and may even snip at you. I just keep feeding him crickets, but not the first couple of days of shedding. I've also heard to spray them with water when they start to turn gray...which is right before they start shedding. It evidently helps the shedding process, but I haven't personally tried it. Rex does just fine with his shedding. Oh and by the way, don't get concerned when they eat the skin that they shed. They just do that.
2006-07-14 15:48:13 · answer #7 · answered by terrapinqueen76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shedding is natural for leopard geckos, as it is all lizards. He should eat his own shedded skin, because that is healthy for him. It will be okay to hold him. His diet's fine. Don't worry about it! ^__~
2006-07-14 16:28:56 · answer #8 · answered by Angel Lily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't do anything. most geckos actually eat their own skin. shedding is just a normal process for growth. keep the diet simple. crickets, waxworms, mealworms, and phoenix worms are great, just give it variety and use calcium suppliment dusted on it's insects. buy a book and study up or download care sheets from the web.
2006-07-14 19:05:12 · answer #9 · answered by the shug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try experimenting his diet. I think it is OK to hold him. Just don't squeeze him. Good Luck!!!!!!
P.S. I think it's OK. If its still like that then ask a veterinarian.
2006-07-14 09:47:26 · answer #10 · answered by AzNAlvin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋