Shedding Questions (Gargoyle)

[Fai0607]

So, I got my girl a month ago and this month is her shed (and my first time experiencing it). She looks funny! and the humidity is higher than before (81%)

I have a water-fall AND a waterbowl where she soaks in, but I got two questions.

1. How long does their shedding last?

2. How often do adults shed?

Thanks everyone!

~Britt

 

[Hannibal]

The shedding process usually varies from gecko to gecko and if they are shedding during the day or night (sleep time). From the time they are ready to start peeling/taking the shed off it can take from 10 minutes up to about 18 hours, I haven't seen it take longer than that.

How often do they shed, depending on the gecko it is usually every 4-5 weeks...but can happen as often as every 2 weeks if they are in a growing spurt. I have caught most of my geckos when they do shed, but I do have 2 that are were hatched out in July that I have only seen their initial shed and none since; therefore, they have to be super quick and like to shed in private.

 

[Fai0607]

Thanks! Yeah, she was a quick shedder. Actually, as soon as I posted this thread I went to check on her and she was already done O_O examined her and no shred of shed was found.

 

[Hannibal]

Some can be very quick, I have one that likes to take naps while he is shedding....I'll have to take photos next time.