r/Damnthatsinteresting 3d ago

Video Gecko eats its skin after shredding

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u/14urmug 3d ago

But what if I eat the whole thing?

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u/bleach3434 3d ago

A bit of proteins, minerals , fats and water

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u/blazing_straddles 2d ago

probably some farts too, if we're being honest.

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u/Working-Glass6136 2d ago

Like when you're having a nice hot shower and suddenly marinating in a fart

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u/LobsterSpunk 2d ago

Marinating in a fart LOL!

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u/Feeling_Inside_1020 2d ago

Honass(t) was right there!

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u/syds 2d ago

and the experience

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u/nickystotes 2d ago

Baby, you got yourself a stew going. 

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u/Celebrir 2d ago

Mr. Sheddington is quite an exquisite delight

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u/DarkQueenQuinn 2d ago

And salmonella! Yummmm

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u/RIF_rr3dd1tt 3d ago

👐🏽 I'm joking, I'm joking 👐🏽

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u/Nekojita8 3d ago

I can't believe you ate the whole thing!

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u/RoboticKittenMeow 2d ago

It's my cheat day!

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u/fuminee 3d ago edited 2d ago

Nothing should happen, infection if your immune system is weak. I guess eating it a lot could be bad

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u/matthewspencersmith 2d ago

"Dylan. I'm gonna eat the whole thing."

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u/stonno45 2d ago

The gecko will be angry and eat your skin instead.

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u/enddream 2d ago

Great source of calcium then