Hi Folks. This is my first posting. I am currently Rankins(less). I have a Leopard Gecko which is very very laid back. Therefore I am in need of something more lively. I've no room for a Beardie and have been checking out the smaller Rankins recently, via websites.

Since Leos need a moist hide (preferably) to aid in the shedding process, I've checked out a couple of care sheets for Rankins and there is no mention of a moist hide for shedding. So, it would be very useful for me to know how they usually shed? If they do not need a moist hide, it sounds alot simpler than owning a Leo (in my case).

Eddie

Hi Eddie & welcome to the forum.
Well, you want to know about rankins shedding, they just do it, but not all in one go like a leo, i had leo's in the past & it is great if you ever get to see this, my mack snow did shed in the front of the viv, so i was able to watch it from beginning to end. The shed comes off in small bits, sometimes over a week or more, but i had one rankins that took much longer to do it completely, more like a 3/4 weeks. No, you wont need a moist hide, or anything to aid them in their shed either.

Hope this is of some help to you.

Marg.

Thanks Marg. It is very useful for me to know.

Eddie