Second shed in about 2 weeks

**MicheleVicchitto** · 05-19-2022, 11:27 PM

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Donovan is shedding again.

He shed within the first week that I got him (brought him home on a Friday and he was shedding on Monday or Tuesday). Tomorrow will be a full 3 weeks that I've had him.

There was some discussion that he was small for his age (I was told he was around 18 months to 3 years). I've been feeding him on the 12-18 month schedule.

I know that younger geckos shed every week or two and then it's every 4-8 weeks as adults. I'm just not sure how young is younger or if there could be another reason he's shedding (stress from moving to a new home??).

I don't think there's anything wrong with him and his first shed went very well. I'm just trying to get an idea of age so that I can make sure I'm feeding him appropriately.

I don't want to disturb him to get pictures, but here are a couple photos of what he looks like from top and side (and during his first shed).

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**Dragonsongbird** · 05-20-2022, 07:38 AM

My youngest gecko is about 9-10 months old, and she sheds around every 3 weeks or so. He may be around 10-12 months or so? How long is he?

**MicheleVicchitto** · 05-20-2022, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by Dragonsongbird

My youngest gecko is about 9-10 months old, and she sheds around every 3 weeks or so. He may be around 10-12 months or so? How long is he?

Donnie's about 17 cm long (between 6.5 and 7 inches long). How long is your 9-10 month old?

**MicheleVicchitto** · 05-20-2022, 09:44 PM

Donnie had another successful shed. He's busy eating.
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**Dragonsongbird** · 05-23-2022, 12:54 PM

She's about 7 inches, but since she's female she would be a bit smaller than a male her age. My guess would be somewhere between 8-12 months based off of his size.

**MicheleVicchitto** · 05-23-2022, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by Dragonsongbird

She's about 7 inches, but since she's female she would be a bit smaller than a male her age. My guess would be somewhere between 8-12 months based off of his size.

Last night, after I cleaned his enclosure and changed from ceramic tiles to slate, I persuaded him to wander a bit and I was able to get some better pictures of him.

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