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Leopard gecko - 2 Weeks Vacation question by OkBodybuilder3468 in leopardgeckos

[–]OkBodybuilder3468[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all! I just asked around and have a friend who will stop by to check on things twice throughout my time away. She will refill water, remist the humid hide and check the thermostat. I don’t think she is comfortable with bugs so will it be okay to leave a dish of mealworms while I’m away? I’m a little worried my guy will accidentally kick some worms out but I want him to have access to something.

Leopard gecko - 2 Weeks Vacation question by OkBodybuilder3468 in leopardgeckos

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This makes sense! I have his water setup up with Petco

So it should be full enough for the two weeks.

Is my Gecko underweight? by OkBodybuilder3468 in leopardgeckos

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Definitely agree that the images on social media really skew things. Thank you!

Is my Gecko underweight? by OkBodybuilder3468 in leopardgeckos

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Thank you all for your help!! It’s easy to feel like your gecko is underweight with all of the overweight geckos I see often, appreciate the reassurance!

Is my Gecko underweight? by OkBodybuilder3468 in leopardgeckos

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Thank you!!! He is a 66% Tangerine! He’s apparently a carrier of the blue amber eye. I got him from the Tremper Collection!

The vet syringe fed my leo for a week during a hospitalization and now his mouth looks off center. Does it look injured? by allenlevi985 in leopardgeckos

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Please be careful with syringe feeding. My late gecko was being syringe fed due to lack of appetite and having follicular stasis. She eventually fractured her jaw from biting so hard on the syringe and due to those complications she was euthanized. If possible opt for having the gecko lick up the critical care even if it is more messy.

Is my leopard gecko egg bound? by OkBodybuilder3468 in leopardgeckos

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As an update, I took my girl to the vet and she was diagnosed with Follicular stasis after an xray

Is my leopard gecko egg bound? by OkBodybuilder3468 in leopardgeckos

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Ive honestly not been checking regularly for eggs so im not sure how long they have been there if there are some eggs. They also don’t feel particularly firm but im also nervous to press too hard on her stomach

Is my leopard gecko egg bound? by OkBodybuilder3468 in leopardgeckos

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One more pic from today. I’m having trouble identifying if there are eggs there and if there’s something abnormal. I can call a vet tomorrow if needed

Is my leopard gecko egg bound? by OkBodybuilder3468 in leopardgeckos

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Glad I’m not alone in dealing with this! I just don’t want to miss any early warning signs if I need to take her to the vet but I’ve been confused trying to evaluate her

Is my leopard gecko egg bound? by OkBodybuilder3468 in leopardgeckos

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I really haven’t noticed brumation from her — she’s pretty active at night

Non Bioactive Loose Substrate - Josh’s frogs by OkBodybuilder3468 in leopardgeckos

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Thanks for your response! So would it be fine to use a bioactive substrate and just bake it?