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Updated on November 13th, 2025
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I suggest you call a reptile vet in your area and find out what options you have for assistance. They may be able to help you. I found this one in your area: http://eagle-vet.com/exotics/ This is a link to an article regarding organizations to help people with pet medical bills. I know it says "dog" but it is for all pets. http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ I am sure you will be able to find some assistance if you do some legwork. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Leopard geckos can be very finicky. I probably wouldn’t change his substrate unless he is having problems with the current one. You can attempt to change it but you need to monitor his activity, appetite and attitude closely. I also don’t recommend any sand substrates as they commonly cause intestinal obstruction because they like to eat it. Honestly, the best substrate is an AstroTurf type material because they can’t eat it and it is easy to keep clean, but this can be a big change if he isn’t use to it. I hope this helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
It looks like it is healing very well. As long as there is no discharge, pus or wet spot where the scabs are, I think you do not have to worry about infection. Hopefully with the next shed the skin will have repaired itself. You may need to check his log house for rough surface (ie too rough) and sand the wood somewhat so he does not scrape himself open again.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hi, For heat you could do a number of things e.g. place any incandenscent bulb above him, place other types of heaters near the tank etc. Please make sure that the temperature is not too high. As for food, this is more of a problem. If he's used to eating crickets it would be difficult to switch him at once to something else. I assume meal worms or otjer insects are also unavailable? You could very temporarily try some soft cat food but it may not work.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hello. Yes, I would advise having your snake seen before the area becomes significantly infected. We have many treatments to treat wounds in snakes, many of which you may need to continue at home. It is best to have this looked at soon. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025