Leo rubbing herself against her enclosure and ...

[Kobustheleo]

Hi all !

So my +- 9 month old Leo gecko is suddenly rubbing her head and neck and I think body, against the glass walls of her enclosure and also her wooden shelter, kind of sliding rubbing like a cat. Here’s the catch though - she shed the day before yesterday. So she’s just shed, and I doubt she will shed twice in 3 days. I’m almost sure her heating is sufficient, I think - there’s a heat gradient in her cage so that’s fine. She has done her business yesterday, which means she’s eating I guess. Any suggestions on if this rubbing is okay or not ?

 

[Leopard leopard]

It is very possible that a small piece of she shed is stuck to her mouth or nose. Check and if you see any it’s best to remove it.

Hope I could help!

 

[JayJay&Cleo]

I find that my baby tends to keep rubbing for a couple of days after each shed. I always check to make sure there's none stuck anywhere, but that's just how she behaves. Not really sure why they do this, but both of mine do.

 

[Kobustheleo]

It is very possible that a small piece of she shed is stuck to her mouth or nose. Check and if you see any it’s best to remove it.

Hope I could help!

I checked that last night when I was holding her - nothing ! Maybe it’s invisible, haha. Thank you !

 

[Kobustheleo]

I find that my baby tends to keep rubbing for a couple of days after each shed. I always check to make sure there's none stuck anywhere, but that's just how she behaves. Not really sure why they do this, but both of mine do.

Well that’s quite a relief ! Thank you so much.