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golden gecko colour change

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Question
Hey i just got a baby golden gecko a couple of weeks ago, he was a dark brown colour but now has white feet and white at the tip of the tail, im afraid incase hes been burnt by the heat lamp, or is this natural?

Answer
Hello Nuala,

Oh wow, I bet he is beautiful.  Do you have a picture of him?  
What type of heater is being used, an undertank heater?  Do you use a low wattage basking light also?
I need to see a picture to determine what could be going on, but it is most likely going to be shedding!  They shed a lot when they are growing.

Tracie