How and why do geckos shed their skin?

Have you ever wondered what all happens during a Leopard Gecko's shed? Here's a glimpse at the process. read more

When they do skin, Leopard Geckos tend to eat all of their skin in the process while they’re shedding. There are actually a couple of fundamental reasons as to why they do this. When a Gecko sheds its skin, it has to expel a lot of energy to do and it’s kind of like getting a very rigorous workout for the animal. read more

Geckos will usually eat their skins, which may leave you with the impression that your gecko never sheds! Eating their sheds helps recapture some of the nutrients that went into creating new skin. Eating the shed also minimizes the chance of a predator coming across it so minimizes their chances of becoming prey. read more

Humans shed their skin in pieces. Pretty much all living mammals do shed their skin. Reptiles are no different than mammals in that aspect. Our bodies and yes leopard gecko’s bodies do this as we grow. The new cells need to be replaced; therefore shedding is an element of life. read more