How do I tell if my leopard gecko has shed properly around the toes?

[mecoat]

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Hi

I got a new leopard gecko between Christmas and New Year. He's just done his first shed with me, and I needed to help him a bit with the bits around his head and toes. I'm not sure how I can be sure that I got all of the stuff around the toes as he's got quite pale toes anyway (I think), he's not quite used to me yet, so I'm not quite sure what is normal colouring. Sorry if you've answered this before, I've looked, but all I can find is info saying you may need to help them, but not how to be sure you've got it all.

I'm a new owner and want to make sure I do everything right.

Thanks very much

[avoidtheboyd]

Just soak him for about 10 to 15 minutes and maybe work around his toes gently with a q-tip and it should be very apparent if there is shed starting to come off or not.

[mecoat]

I did that this morning, so when nothing more came off he was done? Just checking because I don't want him to lose any toes. Thanks very much

[XoVictoryXo]

hey post a picture if you like so we can take a look

[mecoat]

Hi

Hopefully these will load and show you what you need to see. Unfortunately my camera doesn't like taking pictures in my "energy-saving" light, but can't buy the old non-energy saving bulbs anymore.

Opinions greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[cricket4u]

Hi

Hopefully these will load and show you what you need to see. Unfortunately my camera doesn't like taking pictures in my "energy-saving" light, but can't buy the old non-energy saving bulbs anymore.

Opinions greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Hi,

The pictures are not close or clear enough to see every toe. You would see shed if there was any. What I did notice and concerns me is your substrate. Any loose substrate is dangerous by causing impaction and corneal abrasions.

[XoVictoryXo]

Agree about substrate, best to use slate or porcelain tiles.
i see a skin cap on his front toe in this pic

[XoVictoryXo]

also he is super cute!!!

[mecoat]

Thanks for the advice. The substrate is corn cob pellets, I was given these with the gecko (from the owner of his Mum and Dad) and this is what they use. Is it that bad? the pinky background is my living room carpet (which he hasn't set foot on).

I will double check his toes when I get home tonight.

I think ke's super cute too. My first ever real live pet, and he's the best.

Thanks for your help. I'll try to post more pictures tonight.

[Elizabeth Freer]

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Thanks for the advice. The substrate is corn cob pellets, I was given these with the gecko (from the owner of his Mum and Dad) and this is what they use. Is it that bad? the pinky background is my living room carpet (which he hasn't set foot on).

I will double check his toes when I get home tonight.

I think ke's super cute too. My first ever real live pet, and he's the best.

Thanks for your help. I'll try to post more pictures tonight.

Welcome to Geckos Unlimited and the world of leos!

If we all work together, we can get your leo off to a great beginning.

Any particulate substrate (corn cob pellets, bark chips, sand) carries a high risk of impaction. It is not safe at all. Please switch to paper towels for now and consider getting some porcelain or ceramic tiles.

Here's a thorough Leo Setup video: Leopard Gecko Setup - YouTube

and the care guide: http://www.geckosunlimited.com/commu...tml#post302242