Shedding Slowly

[Creative1]

Is it normal for the chameleon to shed slowly? I am talking about a few days. I know my daughter's geckos shed within a day and I was curious about the fact that Draco seems to take 3-5 days or more to shed the old skin. This is only the second time he has shed since I have gotten him. Please tell me if this is normal or not. Thanks!

 

[camimom]

How old is he?

 

[Creative1]

Just over a year old.

 

[camimom]

then thats normal.

Adults can take days to shed, and dont always shed their whole body at once.

one day its a foot, then another its their tail..

 

[Creative1]

Oh that's good to hear.

I am a bit concerned that the skin is holding onto the center of his body and has been for a least 2 days. He top half has peeled away, but the bottom half is showing no signs of peeling. So there it hangs on the middle of his body.

 

[camimom]

try upping mistings, humidty, and warm showers..
but as long as it isnt cutting circulation off, youre good.

 

[Olimpia]

I would mist more just in case. All the adult chameleons I have ever had don't take more than 2-5 hours to do a full body shed, even to this day. Not all chameleons will do this, but increasing humidity a bit and providing more water will definitely help speed things up. I provide long misting sessions regularly and it really does help.

 

[Creative1]

Thanks, I will give it a try.