More secretive prior to shed?

[Saldarya]

Evening All,

My new juvenile Panther (3.5 mo) has been settling in well over the past week. He has been eating well of a varied diet of crickets, silkworms, and dubias, spent the weekend outside, and in general appears to be doing great.

As of Monday afternoon, he seems a bit more timid than he has earlier in the week. Still eats and drinks well and such, but seems to hang out more in the foliage. Color is a nice light green, almost a translucent look to it.

I am guessing he is getting ready to shed, but I am curious if any have experience with their lil guys becoming a bit more shy prior to shed. Also, once they start, how long does it take them to complete the process.

Thanks,

 

[Anfsurfer]

My Panther usually gets his old skin off in a day and a half. And yes, the shed becomes his main focus. Sometimes he doesn't even eat the first day of it.

 

[Calypso]

Totally normal for them to be reclusive before and during shed. It may be discomforting for them, and they just want to be left alone.