| Shedding, or the lack there of, is one of the number | | | | in these ares it is very important that you do not pull |
| one problems with raising a gecko. Many leopard | | | | it off, but find ways to naturally help your Leo shed |
| gecko shedding problems have different causes and | | | | that skin. |
| solutions but any problem with its ability to shed can | | | | What can you do to help your Leo when it starts to |
| be very deadly to your pet. What are some of the | | | | shed its skin? Provide a moist or humid hide for it to |
| causes of leopard gecko shedding problems and how | | | | shed in. If that doesn't work and there is still skin |
| do we solve these problems so our pet can shed its | | | | that is un-shed, you can also give your Leo a bath in |
| skin safely and without any problems? In many | | | | warm water for about 10 minutes. This bath should |
| cases, three things that lead to problems shedding | | | | loosen and skin that could potential cause any |
| are: a lack of water or humidity, vitamin deficiency, or | | | | circulation problems. |
| parasites. | | | | A lack of vitamins is another cause for leopard gecko |
| The number one reason behind leopard gecko | | | | shedding problems. This can very easily be taken |
| shedding problems is water, or a lack of humidity in | | | | care of with a vitamin supplement. Many times it is a |
| the tank. Having a humid hide in your pets tank will | | | | lack of Vitamin A in a Leo's system that can cause |
| solve almost all problems related to shedding. This | | | | problems shedding their skin. Simply administer the |
| extra moisture helps loosen the skin of your pet. This | | | | proper dose, as directed by a veterinarian, into your |
| makes it much easier for them to properly shed | | | | pets food or water. |
| without much trouble. This is especially true in the | | | | Parasites are also a concern when a Leo has trouble |
| areas around the eyes and toes. These two areas | | | | shedding. The easiest place to check for parasites is |
| can be major problem areas when it comes to | | | | between your pets toes. If there is any evidence of |
| shedding. Any un-shed skin will cause circulation | | | | parasites, then you should take them to the |
| problems which could lead to loss of eye sight or | | | | veterinarian so they can prescribe that proper |
| even toes. If your pet does have any unwanted skin | | | | antibiotic for the type of parasite they have found. |