{"id":557,"date":"2021-07-22T18:44:50","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T18:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beingreptiles.com\/?p=557"},"modified":"2022-10-19T13:33:23","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T13:33:23","slug":"crested-gecko-shedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beingreptiles.com\/crested-gecko-shedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Crested Gecko Shedding – Signs, How Often + How to Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Shedding is when the gecko’s old skin comes off its body. The new skin underneath then takes over and becomes dry in a few hours or days. Both young and adult crested geckos shed, and the process (also called molting or sloughing) is normal and frequent in most lizards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crested geckos shed their skin regularly to expose new skin and allow them to grow. Young crested geckos shed more frequently than adult lizards because they are actively growing. The process lasts about 30 minutes and the crested gecko will eat its skin for nutrition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do crested geckos shed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Crested geckos shed their old skin at intervals to allow the new growth underneath to be exposed. The process of shedding gets rid of bacteria and parasites, which is beneficial for the health of the lizard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the lizard is about to shed its skin, you’ll notice the skin becoming pale or dull – almost gray. At this time, it is important to pay close attention to the crested gecko to make sure the molting process does not occur with complications that can threaten the health of your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n