Hi everyone. I just got 2 beardies yesterday and today it looks as though the female(?) is shedding. I had been under the impression that they only shed when they are full grown. She is only 2 1/2 inches long in body so I believe she is only a few months old. Any insight?
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New owner of beardies, possible problem?
natema
Dec 19, 2004 11:38 AM
Replies (4)
cricketscritters
Dec 19, 2004 12:03 PM
Beardies will shed from babies all the way into adulthood. They have to lose the old skin as they grow. Nothing for you to worry about. They'll shed over & over & over.
Cricket
natema
Dec 19, 2004 12:41 PM
Thanks, Cricket. I was reading all over the place that it wasn't supposed to happen until adulthood.
BigFil
Dec 19, 2004 01:25 PM
Actually they shed much more as babies than adults. Nothing to worry about and it's quite normal for them to seem like they are in an almost constant shed when they are young.
PHLdyPayne
Dec 19, 2004 02:17 PM
Bearded dragons, in fact all reptiles and amphibians, all shed frequently, especially while young. It is how they grow. Once they get too big for their skin/scales they shed to allow for growth. Once they reach adulthood, the amount of shedding slows down to as little as one or two times a year.
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