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Eatin before shed?

Lardman Jul 16, 2004 06:12 PM

I heard that leos before they shed they will slow down there eatin. Is this true? I just got mine and it looks like it going to shed soon, andits slowing down on its eatin.

Replies (3)

gothra Jul 16, 2004 07:25 PM

I currently have 7 leos, 2 of them do slow down on eating several days before shedding; but there are also ones that actually eat more before shed. So, I think it depends.

mizar 21 Jul 16, 2004 08:50 PM

Mine slow down on food before shed then start eating like a pig a few days after

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Mizar 21
1.0 Collared lizard (Ganymede)
1.0 Leopard Gecko (Gethsemani)
1.0 Nerodia Fasciata (Serpentard)
1.2 Cats

Lardman Jul 17, 2004 11:00 AM

Thanks i just didn't really no. He is so active tho, so i knew he was healthy and not goingto loose wieght that was my concern......

Lardman

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