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Shedding in beardies

Peter Hawkins

Scientifically known as ecdysis, shedding is in fact a natural process that your bearded dragon will experience throughout its life. Yet this can also provide important insights into an individual’s health and well-being, and may reflect underlying medical issues which you will need to address, so it pays to be observant.

Why does this process occur?

Bearded dragons will shed much more frequently when they are younger and growing fast, although they will also continue to do so when they are older, since this provides a means of replacing damaged or worn skin.

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