Q&A for the "Beginner" Forum

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Hey everyone,

This thread will be dedicated to questions and answers for the "Newbie" Forum we will have once our brand new website (which is under construction as we speak!) is up and running.

I'll start this off, and anyone else who has any good "beginner" questions that seem to stump a lot of herpers please feel free to post!



Question:

Hey everyone, I've had my Crested Gecko for about a month now and I have never seen it shed. Is there something wrong with it?

Answer:

Hello and welcome to the forum!

Crested Geckos are nocturnal, so they usually always shed at night time. They shed very quickly, so within 10 mintues the entire process is complete. They usually wait until it is dark and quiet, so you are more than likely in bed sleeping when it happens. Also, don't be alarmed if you never find remnants of shed, Crested Geckos eat their shed.

Question:
Hello everyone, I just got a new ____ , how long should I wait until I can handle it?

Answer:
Hello and welcome to the forum!

Whenever bringing a new pet home, it is best to leave them alone for a week to allow them time to settle into their new home without any extra stressors, other than adding food, changing water, misting or spot cleaning to remove poop.

After about a week, you can then begin short intervals of handling.