Shedding

[alexialawrence]

I got my leopard gecko a month ago and he's already going through his third shedding! Is this normal? How often should they shed?

 

[milkandsam]

I've got two crested geckos and I got them when they were extremely young. If I remember correctly they shed A LOT when we first got them, I guess when they were growing the most. Crested geckos need humidity to help them shed, don't know if that applies to leopards as well.

 

[alexialawrence]

Thank you for the info I was hoping it was just because he's young and growing. Petco said it just means he's healthy and growing.

 

[milkandsam]

No problem, in my experience with cresteds that has been the case. I usually spray a little more water into their home if I see them shedding just to help