How often do they shed?

StaceyLeigh · Postby **StaceyLeigh** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:21 pm

Thor just shed for the 2nd time since we've had him. It was only about 3 weeks between sheds. I didn't know they shed that often? He is still young about 2 months. Here is a picture, not the best quality since it was my phone camera, but he is so pretty!

Postby **Jeff** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:24 pm

For the first couple months, it seems like they are constantly shedding. It makes it really hard to get good pictures to show people who are interested in buying them. :evil:

The frequency is directly correlated to the growth rate. They are growing thhe fastest when they are first born, and the growth rate slows down continuously for their entire life. This means that the frequency of their sheds is less and less the older they get. My skinks that are 10+ years old only shed 2-3 times a year.

reaperreptiles · Postby **reaperreptiles** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:12 pm

I agree, my female is 14 months and she still sheds once a month (when not in burmation). My male is ten months old and he is still shedding twice a month. he is very pretty

, did you get him from Tula girl?

StaceyLeigh · Postby **StaceyLeigh** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:06 pm

Yes we got him from Tula-Girl. He is very sweet, I say he, but I am beginning to suspect Thor may be female, oops, not that it matters.

Postby **Jeff** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:33 pm

Jessica is great! You definitely got a great skink from her!

herpgirl2510 · Postby **herpgirl2510** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 4:56 am

He is really cute I just love their eyes.

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