Leopard geckos shed the skin from thier enire bodys every few weeks. To aid them in this process it is important to provide them with a moist hiding spot. I use a rubbermaid tub, cut a hole in one side, and keep moist paper towels in it. Their skin will start to look white and dull when they are about to shed. They eat the skin as they pull it off.
I had the pleasure of watching Gwyn shed last night. It was a very long process but here are a few pictures.
She began by rubbing herself against the walls and dishes. When she got old skin off of her neck and front legs she was able to reach around and grab the shedding skin in her mouth. She proceeded to pull off and eat the rest of the skin.
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