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I just added my leopard gecko to my family. my first one ever. I have noticed yesterday that he looks pale all over like a greyish color. is that an indicator that he will start to shed. and what can I do to help him in his transition? I want to make
Just be sure your husbandry is 100% correct and you should have no issues. Please refer to this care sheet - just be sure everything you are doing is just right from the temperature to the humidity to the lighting to the diet. ( http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Lizards/Leopard-Gecko/ )
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My leopard gecko has not been eating enough , she will eat 1 cricket. It’s been a few weeks but now she’s lost a lot of weight in her belly and a bit in her tail. I can’t afford to go to the vet to get her looked at right now. The first picture is he
Check the temperature in the enclosure. Low temps can affect appetite and digestion in reptiles. Soak her in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte to provide warmth and hydration. Confirm appropriately sized prey, no bigger than the space between the eyes. You can offer crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms and phoenix worms. Gut load all prey for 24 hours prior to offering to maximize nutritional value. Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. If she will allow, look in and around her mouth for any signs of injury or infection. This may include redness, swelling, discharge or bleeding. If you see anything suspicious, have her physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose and treat any underlying causes.
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We noticed on the leopard gecko has red/brown that looks like a possible cut or scrape. We have two geckos in the same cage. We have had them for about a week. We were wondering what we should do Thanks!
Monitor for any aggression. You may need to separate them, especially if the enclosure is too small. You can use a diluted betadine or chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) solution daily to gently cleanse the affected area. Monitor for lethargy, decreased appetite, redness, swelling or discharge. See your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles if the wound doesn't heal or if any of the above mentioned symptoms develop.
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Question is too long to fit in this text box, please see attached photo! Regarding a leopard gecko & trouble eating
Confirm proper environmental parameters, especially temperature. If it is too cold, reptiles will not eat or properly digest meals. The crickets pictured may be a bit too big for her. Feed prey no larger than the space between her eyes. You can go down in size, just feed more of them. Gut load crickets for 24 hours prior to feeding and dust regularly with calcium and multivitamin supplements to maximize nutritional value. Give her a few days to acclimate to her new surroundings. Soak in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte to prevent or treat mild dehydration. If her appetite does not improve, have her examined by a veterinarian experienced in treating reptiles. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites. This link will provide more information regarding care: http://www.anapsid.org/leopardgek.html You can find an experienced herp vet here: http://www.anapsid.org/vets/califs.html
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OK so my leopard gecko shedded in had shed over his eyes and they were like glued shut for a week I made a vet appointment and the day I was gonna take him he actually opened both of his eyes so I was glad and they just told me to call him if I need
Thanks for reaching out about Bowser and including a photo. Vitamin A deficiencies can lead to poor shedding, especially associated with the eyes. This can lead to secondary infections, pus production and the eyes being shut. The diet needs to be corrected in that the insects need to be gut loaded. Ophthalmic antibiotics and anti-inflammatories are recommended. A veterinary visit is needed for this. The veterinarian can review husbandry and diet, and recommend corrections. Good luck.
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