Help! My leopard gecko has poop stuck on its butt. What to do?

Submit a stool sample o your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. Clean and sanitize the cage, bowls and tank furniture. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Check Gecky's other toes and tail for any stuck shed. This can compromise blood supply, resulting in lost digits. If he has a tough time shedding, soak him or mist him daily during a shed and provide a moist hide at each end of the enclosure. Monitor the foot for swelling, redness, bleeding or discharge. See your vet if necessary to treat infection. A daily soak in diluted betadine or chlorhexidine can keep the area clean. Use plain paper towels as a substrate and change them daily until he is healed.

These signs could be caused by a fecal impaction, which is a fairly common problem in leopard geckos. There are different ways to resolve it. You can try to increase the temperature inside the cage (up to 97F°) to increase metabolism or you can try to give her a luke warm water bath twice daily or give her 1-2 drops of mineral/olive oil once daily for 3 days to provide laxative effect and lubrication. If the signs do not resolve a check up would be then necessary. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

It does look like it could be improper shed in that area. I really think it is best to get him to a reptile vet for an exam. After they look at him in person they can probably give you better advice.

You'll need to submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to definitively diagnose the condition. It is caused by an intestinal infection. There are several medications that can be dispensed for treatment. Confirm proper husbandry and diet, either can be predisposing factors. The links below will provide more information regarding Stick Tail and Leopard Gecko care. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Stick-Tail-Disease-in-Leopard-Geckos/ http://www.anapsid.org/leopardgek.html

Keep him warm and as stress free as possible. If he is on loose substrate, switch him to slate, paper towels or reptile carpeting to prevent material from sticking to his vent. Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites.

Mucus in the stool can indicate inflammation. This can be caused by infection, parasites or dehydration. Confirm proper temperature since low temps can affect digestion. Soak Ruby in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. Massage her abdomen during the soak in case she is a bit constipated. Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. If the mucus persists or worsens of if she becomes lethargic or stops eating, have her examined by your veterinarian or an experienced herp veterinarian.

I would make sure his cage is warm enough and the temperatures are appropriate. You may try giving him a warm water soak for about 10 minutes to encourage him to pass a bowl movement. Try to avoid feeding insects with dense exoskeletons like mealworms as they are harder to digest.