Why does he do that?

[aplusreptiles]

Why do my geckos eat their skin? I've never had reptiles that did that and I find it a little odd.

 

[Stitch]

All Leo's eat their shed. It's believed they do it to retrieve nutrients that are lost when they shed their skin.


I personally think they just like to be neat and keep things tidy. :main_laugh:

 

[darkarcher]

that or there mouth is there closet lol but love the pic i love cathing them in the middle of a shed

 

[2.1SRR.YYC]

I've read where some people figure it's a survival feature. If there is no trace of the gecko left behind then predators cannot track the aminal down so easily.

 

[Malibu Barbie]

Actually its best never to find leftover shed in the enclosure - Leftovers could be a sign of the gecko not being perfectly well ...

 

[aplusreptiles]

Thanks, that's really helpful.

I freaked the first time I saw him do it. It looked like he was munching on his tail! LOL