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China: Pet Leopard Gecko Nibbles Shed Skin

A video from December 3, 2025, in Guangdong, China, shows a pet leopard gecko calmly eating its shed skin after a routine molt. The gecko gently tugged at the thin, translucent layer with quick bites, revealing brighter, fresh scales beneath. Leopard geckos typically shed every two to four weeks, and the video ends with the reptile finishing the last piece before settling down with its newly vibrant skin.

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China: Owner Helps Pet Gecko Shed Skin Using Straw

On August 6, 2025, in Hebei province, located in northern China, a video recorded a pet leopard gecko during its shedding period. The owner decided to assist the reptile with the process. Holding the gecko’s body steady, the owner used a straw to create a small opening in the skin. Bit by bit, the old white layer was peeled away like removing a glove. The gecko reacted with small grimaces, but the shedding was completed successfully. The clip fascinated viewers who rarely see such close-up animal care.

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CANADA-DELTA-VANCOUVER REPTILE EXPO

(220402) -- DELTA (CANADA), April 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor shows a pet gecko during the 2022 Vancouver Reptile Expo in Delta, British Columbia, Canada, on April 2, 2022. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)