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Post by dtown Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:14 am

My little guy is turning white. It started in the middle of his body and is slowly moving towards his head and tail!! What is going on. He gets fresh water and 3 to 4 crickets a day. temp 90* to 73*

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Post by samsleopardgeckos Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:16 am

Hiya and Welcome to the forum, now calm down and stop panicking. just sounds like your leo is getting ready to shed his skin.
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Post by dtown Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:19 am

Newb here for sure!! I am taking over for a pair of cuties, from a chick that wanted nothing to do with them:( ... I am still learning about these little guys so I hope your right.. He is laying on his rock slumped over it and barely moving. I dunno. I will keep an update

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Post by Mardy Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:22 am

A picture will really help Smile
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Post by samsleopardgeckos Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:26 am

i was just thinking a picture would help Mardy but you beat me to saying Smile
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Post by samsleopardgeckos Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:31 am

has he turned white like this leo's tail who is sheding?

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Post by dtown Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:43 am

Yes it is!!! I am such a newb..... However I am glad that is what it is!!! I am really excited about these guys coming into my home. I have BIG plans for them..... I have a 50 gallon tank that I currently renovating to support Geckos. I will show picks when done and thanks for all the help and quick replies. It feels good to be a part of a great hobby and forum:)

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Post by Mardy Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:53 am

Make sure he has a moist hide to shed properly. You can make moist hides out of deli cups & containers, like this.

Then moist up some paper towels or sphagnum moss, and stuff it inside the hide. Moisture is needed when they are shedding.
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Post by kathstew Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:36 am

Welcome to the forum! I'm kathryn, I hope you enjoy your time here!

Yep, your leo is shedding! Congrats! Its really cool to watch!

It sounds like you are on your way to being a spectacular leo owner!

For information on setting up a proper leo habitat check out this. Its got a lot of great info that will help you create the perfect leo habitat!

If you have anymore questions don't hesitate to ask! Very Happy
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Post by Kodieh Sun Oct 30, 2011 6:39 am

Welcome to the forum! We're glad to have you, ask as many questions you need; the only "stupid" question is the one not asked.
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Post by dtown Mon Oct 31, 2011 11:32 am

The little dudes are doing GREAT and I can't wait to get thier new enclosure started tommorrow!!! I will post pics!!!

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Post by samsleopardgeckos Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:32 pm

Glad to hear little dudes are doing great Smile look forward to seeing pics Smile
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