Eating shed?

[maxttu]

I caught Chazam earlier eating a piece of shed right off of his body. It was hanging off of his torso. He didn't shoot with his tongue, just bit it right off Did he think he had an insect on him or do they occasionally eat their own shed? Thanks!

 

[Flapenn]

My old Jackson used to eat all his shedding. I think they do it since the skin they shed is still full of nutrients it's kind of like recycling.

 

[reptilover]

My old Jackson used to eat all his shedding. I think they do it since the skin they shed is still full of nutrients it's kind of like recycling.

Exactly wat he said and it helps leave no trace of them so its not a trail for a predator to follow

 

[maxttu]

My old Jackson used to eat all his shedding. I think they do it since the skin they shed is still full of nutrients it's kind of like recycling.

Exactly wat he said and it helps leave no trace of them so its not a trail for a predator to follow

awesome! Thanks for the info. I never saw my panther do this, so I was just curious! Thx again!

 

[Lala0]

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Most reptiles will eat their shed to reuse some calcium and minerals in it.

 

[PappaRONzi]

I once saw one of my green anoles play tug a war with his shed on his side and then enjoy a snack. Kinda cool to witness it.

 

[Tetsuo]

All of my lizards eat their shed other than my iguana. I've never seen her eat her shed skin before.

 

[maxttu]

Thx for the input! I thought maybe this would be the case, but I was unsure. Thx again everybody!