Do Crested Geckos Shed?

Geckos will usually eat their skins, which may leave you with the impression that your gecko never sheds! ... Baby crested geckos shed more often than adults as they are actively growing. You may not see them shed, but generally they do so once every other week. Adults can go for a month or more without shedding.

How do I know if my crested gecko is shedding?

You can tell when your Crested Gecko is going to shed by paying attention to the color and texture of its skin. Their skin will look paler and almost ashy or dry. You may even notice they are having a harder time climbing the walls of their enclosure and sticking to stuff.

Should I handle my crested gecko while shedding?

limit handling your crestie: getting a new skin can be stressful for your crested gecko and is usually not the time to handle it. Give your crested gecko some time to rest so it can fully focus on peeling the old skin unless there are shedding problems, in which case you have to handle your crestie (see above).