Essence of Gecko
Ecdysis or molting refers to the shedding of the outer skin or integument of animals. This is the molted skin of the head of an African Fat-tailed Gecko, Hemitheconyx caudicinctus. The molted skin is not frequently found, because it is usually eaten by the shedder. A snapshot of the shedding process as well as a link to more information on the African Fat-tailed gecko can be found at Evolving Complexity.
Molted skin from African Fat-tailed Gecko
( Nikon D80, Tamron 90mm macro lens, off-camera diffused SB-900 flash. ISO at 1250.)
Born in Canada, but of Dutch descent, my early life was influenced by travels with a constantly moving family. We moved through Canada and South Africa until I reached the age of 17, when we settled down in Edmonton, Alberta. Over the years I have developed a multitude of interests which I now share by means of photography and blogging.
[...] with the nearest critters at hand, the superworms (Zophobas morio) which I keep for feeding my fat-tailed gecko. It is not a worm at all, but the larva of a darkling beetle. They sometimes escape the nonchalant [...]
[...] with the nearest critters at hand, the superworms (Zophobas morio) which I keep for feeding my fat-tailed gecko. It is not a worm at all, but the larva of a darkling beetle. They sometimes escape the nonchalant [...]
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