When Do Crested Geckos Shed?

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. You might catch your gecko in the act of shedding at night, when they are half in and half out of their old skin!

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.

Why hasn't my crested gecko shed in a while?

Most crested geckos won't have any problem with shedding their skin. However, sometimes your crested gecko might need some extra help. Shedding problems (dysecdysis) can be caused by: ... Your crested gecko might be sick and not have enough strength to complete the shedding.

Alexander Ross

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