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My crested gecko has cloudy eyes, stuck shed, and shedding after UVB?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I got a created gecko early this year. He’s been fine but lately shedding a lot more because I put a uvb light on him and now both eyes are cloudy (looks like the surface ) I haven’t noticed him moving that much but other then that he seems fine. He also has a bit of stuck shed which he never have a issue with before. My other crested gecko that I got at the same time as him is perfectly fine. Zeppelin is pretty small compared to my other one though.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on October 30th, 2017

Crested geckos don't "need" UVB lighting as long as they are fed a diet adequate in vitamin D3. Soak or mist him with warm water to help facilitate shedding. The cloudiness may be related to the shed or it may be due to infection or trauma. An exam with your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles would be recommended if the cloudiness does not resolve after the shed is complete.

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