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Post by oroeduar Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:10 pm

how many times should a adult leo shed? also dosnt shedding mean that they are getting larger... my smaller leo sheds less times in a month then my adult?
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Post by Drip55 Thu Dec 29, 2011 1:06 pm

what dose shedding look like whats the stages
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Post by kathstew Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:24 am

A juvenile leopard gecko can shed up to every two weeks. An adult sheds about every 6-8 weeks.

Reptiles shed their skin for growth, to remove old skin and to remove parasites (more in the wild though I think).

How often do your leos shed?
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Post by oroeduar Fri Dec 30, 2011 3:26 am

she sheds yea about every two weeks... well i was at a pet store and i saw these huge leos so im guessing she has a bit to grow but also they where males so i dont think she will get that big
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Post by gothicgurrrl Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:53 am

We have a caresheet about the shedding process Smile I hope you find it useful
http://www.leopardgeckoforum.com/t1067-gecko-shedding-guide
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Post by oroeduar Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:20 pm

thanks =)
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