ahh! losing color/shedding

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taylor_ba_nator_xD

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Im currently a new pet owner to a gurl leopard gecko.

Her name is annabelle and I had her for about a week now.


I noticed today, her color has changed dramatically.
Shes not as bright... and she looks gray.

Im not sure how old she is or anything to that matter.

HELP!

Im currently in the process of making a rock wall...
but for now, if shes shedding, which I think she is,

how can I make her more comfortable to that matter?

Shes extremely pissy. She doesnt want to be touched or anything... hisses and everything.

=|

I noticed that her skin right above her nose is rolled up like its shedding.
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Here are some pictures that I got to take to show you guys for some advice:
 
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taylor_ba_nator_xD

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How long does it take for her to shed completely?
 
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SLY

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About a day. Just make sure she's got a humid hide and all is well.
 
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It can take up to 3 days if they are a new pet. Sometimes they are scared (which yours sounds like it is) from the transition. Give it time :D Your gecko will be fine.
 
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taylor_ba_nator_xD

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Well, like in order for me to keep it moist.. I would have to move the plastic bowl to spray the moss and stuff.

She seems to get really mad and tries to bite/go after whatever moving.

I dont want to scare her anymore then she is...

what could I do to make her more comfortable?
 
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taylor_ba_nator_xD said:
Well, like in order for me to keep it moist.. I would have to move the plastic bowl to spray the moss and stuff.

She seems to get really mad and tries to bite/go after whatever moving.

I dont want to scare her anymore then she is...

what could I do to make her more comfortable?
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You'd be a little defensive too if you were about to peel yourself out of your skin (think of it as trying to run away from a pack of lions with your pants down around your knees - not good times :)

As for misting the moist hide, I usually get it good and wet before mine goes into shed so it can stay humid for a day or so on its own - beyond that I take the "well you have to come out sometime if you want to eat" approach -- the moist hide is on one side of the cage, and the food dish is on the other :)
 
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To make her less stressed i guess you shouldn't handle her for a day or two. Make sure she has a nice dark hide which she can feel secure in.
 
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