Please HELP!!!! Turning WHITE
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Please HELP!!!! Turning WHITE
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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Re: Please HELP!!!! Turning WHITE
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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Re: Please HELP!!!! Turning WHITE
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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i was just thinking a picture would help Mardy but you beat me to saying
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Re: Please HELP!!!! Turning WHITE
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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Re: Please HELP!!!! Turning WHITE
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.
Then moist up some paper towels or sphagnum moss, and stuff it inside the hide. Moisture is needed when they are shedding.
Re: Please HELP!!!! Turning WHITE
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!
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!
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Re: Please HELP!!!! Turning WHITE
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.
Re: Please HELP!!!! Turning WHITE
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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Glad to hear little dudes are doing great look forward to seeing pics
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