My crested gecko scraped his face on a feeding tool. Is he okay?

Thanks for reaching out about your gecko and including pictures. The "dent" you are referring to is not identified but monitor his appetite, defecation and activity. If the lesion becomes more prominent, a veterinary visit is recommended. Possibilities include trauma, gastrointestinal upset and other problems. Good luck.

Superficial injury may heal within 7-10 days. Deeper, more serious injury, such as ulcers, can take weeks. You can use EmerAid or similar product to supplement the diet. The abrasion (?) May indeed be from rough feeding. Gently tap him on the nose with prey to elicit a strike. Once he has the cricket or mealworm in his mouth, he should be fine. You can soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte to prevent or treat mild dehydration. Increasing enclosure temperatures slightly (by 5-10 degrees F) may aid in healing.

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.

Thanks for reaching out about Keet and including a photo. If you are referring to the area over the left shoulder, that could be a bruise or contusion. If not affecting gait, continue to monitor. If off food, seems in pain, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and review diet/husbandry. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Zuri and including photos. This appears to be a superficial wound and should heal on its own. Monitor appetite and movement of mandible. If concerns, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.

He should be examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. If there is infection, antibiotics will be required for treatment. Gently clean the area daily with a cotton swab and some diluted betadine or Chlorhexidine (Hibiclens). Use paper towels as substrate and change daily to prevent contamination. Provide a moist hide (at least 60% humidity) for him within his enclosure as well. Consider increasing temps slightly to aid in recovery

Thank you for the photo! I appreciate your concern but this is pretty mild and does not require any treatment. If they continue to fight I suggest you separate them to prevent worse injuries from occurring.