Issey has not shed since I got him. Beginning of September. I thought he was going to because he turned dark especially around the mouth and chin area. If he is having difficulty shedding what can I do to facilitate the process. I did take off a very tiny piece of the dark stuff from his chin and there were light scales underneath. I have also started to give him warm soaks which he seems to enjoy. I have noticed that on his back where it looks like very small pieces have come off the scales almost looks blue, but I think it's because the surrounding area is so muted grey.
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shedding or not shedding
moko
Oct 17, 2004 06:09 PM
Replies (3)
niki_athena
Oct 18, 2004 11:36 AM
This got me wondering because Annabella she's darkened up a lot too. It's been two months since her last shed. Usually misting helps them along.
jeune18
Oct 18, 2004 11:48 AM
i think shedding really depends on the age of the lizard but my girls seems to shed more regularly than the boys. i have had kaiser since july and he has only peeled once but he also had pinworms. the girls seem to shed every two months. i got walter last september, right when they slow down for winter and he did not shed until february. i even took him to the vet and he just said, its winter, he'll shed when its warm again. but i would say he shed at least three times since february.
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vonnie
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Crotaphytuskidd
Oct 18, 2004 05:24 PM
Hi guys,
My bicinctores used to shed maybe three to four times a year. They shed with much less frequency when they are adults. The young shed fairly regularly when compared. I've also noticed in wild populations, and in my own experience that towards the fall, when temps get colder they take on a much darker hue. Could be ready to shed, but I would suspect it has more to do with natural cycle. Why would they be bright and colorful while mainly inactive? I don't know, there is probably some scientific explanation for this, but I don't know where to find it =) there it is....
One more thing: My adult female Leopard lizard only shed twice in the last year I had her.
-Phil
