livingart Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 have leopard gecko not shedding properly, all others are fine seems to take a week or 2 to shed a couple of times it has done a double shed about 3 or 4 days apart any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Tried bathing/misting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted April 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 yes even tried a small container of damp sphagnum moss for 2 weeks same gecko has a problem with weak bones on legs even with extra calcium in diet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Is it having trouble removing it itself or not trying? is getting UVB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 i cut back on feeding my two geckos recently, then i had one go all pale for a couple of days (id never seen this before). gave it a decent feed of crickets, dampened the sphagnum moss (moist hide) and he was back to nice vibrant colours the next day. so i assume hes shed. amazing how much a little gacko can eat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougstark Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Is it feeding well? I feed meal worms with occasional wax moth grubs and all were doing well, but recently one stopped eating mealworms, so ok I made sure it would get more wax moth grubs but then it refused them as well. It would sniff them and the meal worms then walk away. It seemed to have trouble shedding, usually the head so I have taken to giving it a dab of that liquid calcium once a week to make sure it is getting enough. I am now feeding if crickets which is all it will eat at the moment, hope it doesnt go off them. It loves hunting them, a real nuiscince as I dont breed them. Have not had any bone problems with any of mine. Maybe you could try some of the liquid calcium to help with the bone worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perpin Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 How old is the leo? I have had one or two leo's in the past that battled a bit with shedding but it did improve with age. Is the leo going through a major growth spurt at the moment that could warrant the double shed? There should be a moist hide in with leo's at all times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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