Leo Is Bitting Himself

[GazjayGecko]

My Leo is biting himself on the back and legs

what does this mean ?

 

[Dog Shrink]

Is he fixin to shed soon? Possibly mites, lice or ticks? Hows his temps and humidity levels?

 

[GazjayGecko]

Is he fixin to shed soon? Possibly mites, lice or ticks? Hows his temps and humidity levels?

Yeh i think he might be shedding soon becouse he looks all like wrinkely and like sort of greyish like he has dead skin

 

[prettyinpink]

Do you have a moist hide for him? I just saw the pics you posted for your rock wall you made and he's REALLY in shed.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

It's perfectly normal for them to nip at their legs, tail, back, whatever they can get ahold of to pull off the skin. A warm shallow bath in a small container will help.

 

[GazjayGecko]

well he doesn't have a moist hide as such but he has a water dish but i have a little hide i could put in for him if i need to ?

 

[Dog Shrink]

It is generally standard protocol for a leo to have a moist/humid hide to aide in shedding and hydration so YES you need would need to add one. Repeated fragmented sheds can cause a lot of problems for your leo.

 

[GazjayGecko]

okay

thank you i will sort that out now