Everything You Need To Know About Skin Shedding | Leopard Gecko

Have you ever wondered how to tell whether your gecko is about to shed? Do you want to know what you should do both pre- and post-shed? Or do you have a problem shedder and you want some tips? Then check out this video!
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[@ACJ.Reptiles]

Hey Leopard Gecko, you have inspired all of us wether it’s housing geckos as pets or breeding them like myself. Thank you for keeping us going over the years

[@ttvGecko1127]

❤

[@carbon3d]

100%. She was one of a good 4-5 channels on KZbin that helped me in my couple hundred hours of research before getting my Baby Boy. My Husbandry wouldn't be anywhere near as good without her specifically. She's the best one I've listened to. My boy had two normals as Parents, and he's a Super Giant. 11 3/4'' long, and 129grams last time I weighed him. Healthy, no rolls, and no armpit bubbles. Just a good o'le big boy!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aww thank you so much :)

[@SosaBandz13]

@@leopardgeckotalk Guys please help I don’t know what to do I just got the gecko as a recuse my friend wasn’t able to take care of it and as soon as I got it I started buying stuff for a big tank bc the tank it’s in now is small and he shed 2 times within the same month and at the 2nd shed it stopped moving completely and just started flipping its self on its back I helped it get most the loose shed off and it started moving little by little but it still isn’t moving much and I’ve spent a lot buying and getting stuff for the bigger tank so I don’t have a lot for a vet right now I’m going to get it check up but I won’t be able to do anything else does anyone know what’s happend or anything to make it better I’ve done research but I can’t find anything explaining what it’s going through right now and I’m scared and I just want it to be okay

[@saltysyd99]

My geck was a class pet before I got him, so unfortunately he came to me with two years' worth of bits of skin stuck to his toes. Even though he's given supplements and has a humid hide now, he still tends to leave a bit on the toes every time! Oddly enough, I've never missed a shed since I've gotten him. For whatever reason, he always sheds in the middle of the day! Anyway, this channel has been SO helpful to me. Thank you! :)

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aww yeah his skin maybe slightly damaged from all those years of stuck skin, so it may be trickier for him to get it off, but thankfully you're looking after him now. :) Oh wow, thats rare! haha

[@georgellamas7286]

There is a spray I bough that is super helpful if you want more information shoot me a reply

[@saltysyd99]

@georgellamas7286 oh I actually have some shedding spray too! it definitely does help a lot, thanks anyway :)

[@SosaBandz13]

@@leopardgeckotalk Guys please help I don’t know what to do I just got the gecko as a recuse my friend wasn’t able to take care of it and as soon as I got it I started buying stuff for a big tank bc the tank it’s in now is small and he shed 2 times within the same month and at the 2nd shed it stopped moving completely and just started flipping its self on its back I helped it get most the loose shed off and it started moving little by little but it still isn’t moving much and I’ve spent a lot buying and getting stuff for the bigger tank so I don’t have a lot for a vet right now I’m going to get it check up but I won’t be able to do anything else does anyone know what’s happend or anything to make it better I’ve done research but I can’t find anything explaining what it’s going through right now and I’m scared and I just want it to be okay

[@caitlynm8]

My gecko has never had a problem with shed. Adding moss in the cave humid hide does wonders!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Nice! :D

[@SosaBandz13]

@@leopardgeckotalk Guys please help I don’t know what to do I just got the gecko as a recuse my friend wasn’t able to take care of it and as soon as I got it I started buying stuff for a big tank bc the tank it’s in now is small and he shed 2 times within the same month and at the 2nd shed it stopped moving completely and just started flipping its self on its back I helped it get most the loose shed off and it started moving little by little but it still isn’t moving much and I’ve spent a lot buying and getting stuff for the bigger tank so I don’t have a lot for a vet right now I’m going to get it check up but I won’t be able to do anything else does anyone know what’s happend or anything to make it better I’ve done research but I can’t find anything explaining what it’s going through right now and I’m scared and I just want it to be okay

[@saeko81]

Thank you for showing the pictures of the good, bad, and the troublesome! Sometimes it is so hard to find examples that haven't been sensationalised. Love your videos, thank you for sharing!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

No problem :) yeah I always feel like when you google image things it can always show the extremes and that isn't always helpful 🙈

[@saeko81]

@@leopardgeckotalk That's just it! You always see the crazy horrible way-past-too-late-to-help sort of things instead of the early stages and maybe a few past that that lead to the really bad stuff. Seeing how it can look in different stages is so helpful in case you miss the first stage (hopefully one doesn't, but unfortunately it can). And I hadn't known that their skin may look different after having a weird shed (where you mentioned sometimes it takes 2-3 shed cycles to regulate/return to normal again). Seeing examples of that helps me/maybe others see that okay, this different thing happened but don't immediately panic--keep an eye on it and if your gecko hasn't sorted itself out within a shed or two, take it to a vet. (Or earlier if there are behavioural changes, for example.) Thank you so much for the 'real world' examples!

[@SosaBandz13]

Guys please help I don’t know what to do I just got the gecko as a recuse my friend wasn’t able to take care of it and as soon as I got it I started buying stuff for a big tank bc the tank it’s in now is small and he shed 2 times within the same month and at the 2nd shed it stopped moving completely and just started flipping its self on its back I helped it get most the loose shed off and it started moving little by little but it still isn’t moving much and I’ve spent a lot buying and getting stuff for the bigger tank so I don’t have a lot for a vet right now I’m going to get it check up but I won’t be able to do anything else does anyone know what’s happend or anything to make it better I’ve done research but I can’t find anything explaining what it’s going through right now and I’m scared and I just want it to be okay

[@Skylamander522]

My leo isn’t the best at shedding and tends to get it stuck on her toes a lot. The issue is that she isn’t really handleable (due to personality I have tried) and she hates me touching her feet. It is almost impossible to get all of it off because she will not sit still and she will tuck her feet beneath her so I can’t get to them and it’s just a pain. Because of this she has quite a few missing toes

[@Skylamander522]

And the poor shed for her are often due to the fact she likes to go off of food. She has been refusing to eat for over a month now. I have checked temps and environment, it’s all perfect, she just tends to do this (every spring she goes off food)

[@don.richard8823]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us taking good care of our leopard gecko!🦎

[@the_animal_ark]

Awww cute gecko, lol funny story with shedding 10 years ago I got my first gecko and I didn’t know what shedding was lol I panicked when I saw it for the first time i was scared 😅

[@1701Bec]

My little guy is an absolute gannet before he sheds 😂 he'll go for anything that moves!

[@TV-1997]

Thank you so much for the video, it's very helpful!! :)

[@marciacoco9549]

Thank you for that great shedding information ❣️

[@leopardgeckotalk]

No problem :D

[@SARclips_Official]

Nice vid very useful

[@darrencrosbie-rowlands2167]

Hi, ive been researching leopard geckos for the last 12-18 months and looking at getting my first one in the next month or so. Your videos have been massively helpful, thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge 👍

[@purplegreeble]

I appreciate all the videos you make so much. I got a leo 6 years ago and while I research all over, I'd be lost without your channel. I get a majority of my external resources from your vids. Thanks so much for helping me care for Lego ❤. .

[@user-hn1mo4lc5c]

Hi!!! I love your videos and have learned so much! I´m getting my leo in a couple weeks, and was wondering if you have any advice? Also, is it ok to use a DHP with a UV light? Thx!!! :)

[@user-hn1mo4lc5c]

Edit: If anyone has any answers, please comment! Have a nice day!

[@fnbd_]

Thank you for making these videos!!! My birthday is right around the corner and i was thinking about fish. Then i saw geckos and spent about 20-25 minutes looking at the geckos and an hour just talking about feeding, the cage etc. I came out of the shop and my mum said to do some research. I instantly thought of what things to search. My first one was "how do i feed my leopard gecko" and then putting it into a playlist. When i found your channel about a couple hours ago from when im writing this, i thought, why not give it a go. A couple hours later, educated more than i was before about geckos, and happy to know that i can do this. Thank you again for making this channel otherwise i would literally spend days finding and looking at websites 😂😂😂😅😅😅

[@onyxiam4203]

Thank you for the content! Best leopard gecko content out there ❤

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aww thank you so much :)

[@SosaBandz13]

@@leopardgeckotalk Guys please help I don’t know what to do I just got the gecko as a recuse my friend wasn’t able to take care of it and as soon as I got it I started buying stuff for a big tank bc the tank it’s in now is small and he shed 2 times within the same month and at the 2nd shed it stopped moving completely and just started flipping its self on its back I helped it get most the loose shed off and it started moving little by little but it still isn’t moving much and I’ve spent a lot buying and getting stuff for the bigger tank so I don’t have a lot for a vet right now I’m going to get it check up but I won’t be able to do anything else does anyone know what’s happend or anything to make it better I’ve done research but I can’t find anything explaining what it’s going through right now and I’m scared and I just want it to be okay

[@pamhouweling7141]

Thank you for this video. Sometimes, it is nice to get a refresher on the care information. And your information is clear and concise.

[@Bayou-kun]

Hey, thank you for the video. I'm a 1st timer gecko owner, I only have her for 2 weeks. And today she look very pale when I feed her. When I search about it, I encounter this video. Thank you for the thorough explanation. ❤

[@kismitj]

i've only seen my crestie ember molt once in the year i've had her. at first i thought a moth had somehow gotten in the enclosure but nope! the "wings" were her face's molt.

[@elr5475]

This is so helpful! I love cresteds but still get so much helpful information from your channel. Thank you!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thanks :D Yeah I try to make them quite general sometimes so they can apply to almost all geckos :) I really need to make some more crestie videos lol

[@elr5475]

Yes more crested gecko videos please!

[@elr5475]

Yes more crested gecko videos please!

[@elr5475]

Yes more crested gecko videos please!

[@elr5475]

Yes more crested gecko videos please!

[@nicolascamp1845]

I’m so glad you made this we’ve our a gecko a few months now and he starting to go that whitish grey and the panic kicked in lol 😅 he does seem to leave the bits around the toes so good to know that I’m doing the right thing by soaking it to help it, such a great video and will definitely be coming back for some more tips and tricks ❤

[@thelifeofsayjed9294]

Very helpful!

[@imdabestarouuund2014]

do you still breed wax worms? Can we get an update on them?

[@Bre-ef1qv]

This was so helpful. Thank you so much! I just got my first ever leopard gecko about two weeks ago from someone and he started turning a bit white. Scared me; however, I know they shed and I assumed that’s what’s happening.

[@bratkartoffel_]

At the beginning my Geckos had problems with the shedding because it was a wrong suplement. Since i got the right suplement i dont even see them shedding.

[@Tasymantis]

i love all of your pets) thanks for another great video =)

[@Obdaghg]

I love your videos, this Backrounds realy inspired me so I wanted to ask which glue I have to use to Glue the backround

[@onniaho3611]

Great video keep it up! :)

[@geckoguy3647]

Hey, so for a few months now my gecko has been on wet food, im trying to get him back onto live food but he isnt very good at hunting, any tips?

[@ThatOne_BeeBearYT]

Me- give bath and pull there shed😂

[@REVron0]

This is my first gecko! I thought he was constipated because his skin was wrinkly and he wasn't pooping- Nope! He was shedding! I was so relieved lol

[@TheSunflowerGalaxy]

What is the ending theme? I heard it played before in older videos!

[@geckosound]

My Leopard Gecko Morph Tangerine was just shedding 2 days ago

[@Leopardgeckocare]

Can u do a cage fixing video with my cage in it

[@abalt3019]

Good hunting Maui!

[@Drago1995]

7:41 oowww my ghawd!!

[@jj32094]

I've recently switched my gecko's to a deep Heat projector and found only one foot had shed on it instead of patches even with wet hide 🤞 it continues

[@hmluxton]

Thanks so much for your videos !! Can I ask for how long Leo’s look pale before shedding? I’m trying to work out if my little girl has shed, I’m still new to this. I didn’t see her for about 48 hours but she wasn’t pale. Now she looks super fresh I wonder if she did. Using DHP, arid earth, damp moss in humid hide, vitamins etc ❤

[@anne-lenebakken5827]

I once experienced that my leopard gecko began its molt before it was completely ready to begin the process. His nose was not completely pale when he started shedding. So then I had to help get it off the tip of the nose. I thought that was very strange. Any thoughts there? So my question is: Why did he start the molt before it was completely ready to begin? You are good! :)

[@mariosamison3733]

My gecko started shedding yesterday night, this evening he came out and had skin on his tail and 3 of his paws. I bathed her in lukewarm water and gently tried to pull the skin backwards without putting too much pressure but now I’m scared I pulled it off too early.

[@rowismyname5404]

Ok so I’m really confused as to what to do right now because I just got a new gecko. I got her from another family and I don’t think they took the best care of her. I noticed stuck shed on her toes and I don’t know how long it’s been there. I tried to get some of it off and she started bleeding. That has never happened with my other gecko before. She also has some on her mouth and again I don’t know how long it’s been there. It seems to be plastered on and she doesn’t trust me yet and isn’t the most tamed so I have no idea what to do.

[@bxbblyangels197]

I’ve never seen my leo shed and today she did it while I was awake-she got a bit stuck right by her mouth. She absolutely will not be picked up or touched without biting/squirming, but she’s rubbing so hard she’s began bleeding. Anything I could do?

[@thatonepossum5766]

Do you know what morph Maui is? He’s really pretty.

[@EllieSuopera]

Hi! I was wondering when you are doing your next review on leo terrarium/tank setups. I would love to show you mine, as I do have some concerns/questions. Thanks!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

I will be doing another one maybe next week, but will be using setups from the previous entries as I have quite a few to get through lol

[@EllieSuopera]

@@leopardgeckotalk Thank you! I don't have instagram, but do you think you could send me the link through youtube?

[@Tasymantis]

oh my gecko has white toes - and sometimes its a stuck shed on the tips - so upsetting he hates when i try to remove it

[@doxer678]

I just got one of these about a month ago. I thought she was sick getting white.

[@postedandelivered]

What if the gecko skin is stuck on the top of its head? Making the gecko blind and removal is difficult.

[@zqvrxqYT]

Random thing but are purple bulbs for leopard gecko good for them at night?

[@articninja6342]

I remember the first time I got my gecko, for some reason it looked like he got a stuck shed, since it looked pale, but for some reason I couldn't peel it off no matter I tried, that one time it only injured him when I tried peeling it off, (Yes now he's doing fine and I later found out he was getting to much heat resources and needs more humidity) however it left marks on his toes but he never had an issue shedding it(now) and I'm always monitoring it after it happens.. so I'm still rlly confuse just what was that... until now

[@gabmbrown5684]

Has anyone ever seen skin get into an eye while shedding and stay there? Do you think it would be okay to thoroughly mist the gecko and try to get the skin to leave its eye with a qtip? I saw a gecko posted online & was hoping to help--I don’t want to make it worse. 😢

[@epsoundeffects4840]

Can the shed ever get stuck in the eye?

[@maybekhd]

Hey! I need some help. My Leo gecko has stuck shed on his feet. And his tail is multicolored.

[@katieskivlog1965]

Can someone help me? My gecko is ripping his skin off too early before it's fully white. He is also shedding so often

[@caidenadrian1281]

What is a reason it might be skabbing all over its back?

[@ing3666]

Our little one is shedding right now since the first time we got him, 6/6/23, he was shedding then. We didn’t handle him for a week, letting him get used to his new home. My question is, how soon after he sheds can we handle him? He/she is a juvenile. FYI, his humid cave hide has moss. 10 minute later update, he has shed it all. Does it normally go that quick? 30-90 minutes?

[@justme00284]

I have had mine for a year and never had or seen him shed but it's going on two weeks and he still has shedding but runs when I try to help lol but I'm worried

[@Taka-Kevz]

My girl won't let me remove her stuck shed from her toes. She keeps flinching and running away everytime I try😔

[@natalieschwartz3348]

Have you tried letting her soak for 10 mins in shallow lukewarm water.

[@Taka-Kevz]

@@natalieschwartz3348 i have, but the shed is really tough to get off. Its better now since she has shed most of it off her following sheds. Its not as bad as before

[@hazots4731]

My Leo seems to have pink skin colour at the moment 🤷‍♀️ any ideas?

[@tattybear86]

hi can i ask wat cameras u use in ur vivs plz ive bin trying 2 find 1 4 my 2 leopard gecko vivs but unfortunately not managed 2 find 1 suitable yet so id be grateful if u could help me out plz many thanks in advance

[@tvujstrejdabohdan]

i have a problem with the gecko he is going tol shed but i have him like week and he isnt used to me should i still check him or not?

[@laurenheard5187]

Would anyone have advice for eyelid shedding problems? One of my leopard geckos has issues specifically with shed around her face. I use multivitamins and calcium with all my geckos, so I don't figure it's that. I've tried shedding aide and it's only slightly helpful.

[@jqvision3220]

What morph is maui

[@incognitodon5779]

I believe he’s some kind of baldy morph

[@Jaquaivious]

Do all leopard geckos shed at the same time or something? Because mine just shed and i keep getting videos about them shedding now

[@user-vq6oc4sb9x]

my leopard gecko never has stuck shed is that healthy? (please respond leopard gecko)

[@ch3esec4k3]

Hi! Im truly sorry if im commenting this on a different topic, but ive been searching for help and i dont know where else to find it 😭 My leopard gecko hasnt been eating for 1-2 weeks, ive tried giving it meal worms and crickets powdered in calcium or completely fresh and it still wouldnt accept either, four days ago i noticed the mealworms were vanishing so i thought oh! She might be eating now! But no, it were the left over crickets whove been stealing the mealworms the whole time, what i also noticed is shes eating her substrate :( i always find poos covered in sand or melted coconut fiber and when i slice them through theres nothing inside. i dont think that its the heat because its always at 30° and nights at 21°, what should i do?

[@suxelaseed4401]

My geckos has shed stuck on him going on 4 days now :(

[@SosaBandz13]

Guys please help I don’t know what to do I just got the gecko as a recuse my friend wasn’t able to take care of it and as soon as I got it I started buying stuff for a big tank bc the tank it’s in now is small and he shed 2 times within the same month and at the 2nd shed it stopped moving completely and just started flipping its self on its back I helped it get most the loose shed off and it started moving little by little but it still isn’t moving much and I’ve spent a lot buying and getting stuff for the bigger tank so I don’t have a lot for a vet right now I’m going to get it check up but I won’t be able to do anything else does anyone know what’s happend or anything to make it better I’ve done research but I can’t find anything explaining what it’s going through right now and I’m scared and I just want it to be okay

[@Liz-M]

🦎🦎🦎👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sumerburton]

Hi I know this is off topic but if my heck has their food dusted with calcium and vitamins do I still leave a tub of calcium in the cage at all times?

[@bonivermectin4087]

Yes! But only leave calcium WITHOUT d³ in the tank, since they can overdose on d³ if given unrestricted access to it

[@sumerburton]

@@bonivermectin4087haha yes I got my gecko in august and is doing amazing

[@yrthebest_.]

hello! this might be off-topic but i want to ask something. my leopard gecko (1 year old, got him 4 months ago) stopped eating. But he would look very interested in the food i give him, but when he eats it, he spits it out. He isn’t shedding. Before this i went on an 1 week vacation, so he was off food for 7 days (before the vacation i gave him 5 crickets). This behavior just started 3 days ago, but i’m rlly worried since he LOVES food. Does anyone knows what is wrong here? thanks!

[@yrthebest_.]

plus, when i give him a dusted superworm, he inspects it, lick off the calcium, and completely ignores it. i’ve never seen him doing that.

[@EllieSuopera]

@@yrthebest_. Me too!!