Questions tagged [leopard-geckos]
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How can I gauge a vet's experience with reptiles?
It's come to my attention that not all vets are trained to treat reptiles.
Other than the obvious "Do you have a vet trained in treating reptiles?", what are some pertinent questions I can ask a ...
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My leopard gecko sometimes has trouble shedding. How can I help?
Sometimes, when my gecko sheds, not all of the skin comes off and I find flaky white patches left behind. I know you shouldn't pull at them to help them come off, so what should you do instead?
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What types of food and vitamins are appropriate for a leopard gecko?
My partner and I have had many reptiles over the years (bearded dragons, snakes of various sizes etc) but our latest additions are 2 leopard geckos - we're not sure exactly what breed, but we think ...
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My leopard gecko is digging. Does this mean she's gravid and trying to lay eggs?
Found this question on a leopard geckos group on Facebook.
My new gecko keeps digging in her earth. As soon as I flatten and evenly spread it out she pushes it all back to the same spot and sits on ...
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Leopard gecko sick with shed on arms and very thin
Sister's friend left me her two geckos to babysit while she went on a trip with my sister and said that one is sick.
She is very, very thin to the point where you can see her ribcage/lungs, and they ...
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My leopard gecko's tail fell off! What should I do?
Thankfully, this has never happened to me.
But if it does, how should I treat it - both immediately, and in the longer term?
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Adopting (rescuing) a pair of Big pet store Leopard Geckos that were raised by uninformed - Help
Looking for input from experienced Gecko keepers that have cared for Geckos with MBD or impaction so we know what to watch and be prepared for with our new adopted Leopard Geckos.
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Is PVA glue safe to use in my leopard gecko's enclosure?
I'm building my gecko a new moist hide, since I didn't like the shop-bought ones very much. Without going into all the details, the lid consists of two thin, flat pieces of wood I have shaped and now ...
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Should I pull the dead skin off my gecko's eyeless sockets?
I have an 18 year old leopard gecko. Due to improper care in the past years, he has lost both of his eyes. I have not had any issue removing the dead skin from his eyes until recently, and I just can'...
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What antiseptic is safe to use on reptiles?
If my geckos get cuts or scrapes, what is safe to use to clean the wounds?
TCP? Iodine? Antiseptic? Something else?
I have a reptile-safe disinfectant that I use to clean the tank with, but there's ...
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Leopard gecko got calcium supplement in eye
My cousin was feeding the leopard gecko a cricket which was dusted with calcium supplement. Some of the calcium got in her left eye. Could this cause any health problems?
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What should be in a leopard gecko first aid kit?
I would like to have materials on hand to be prepared if anything goes wrong with my pets. I have heard people suggest a first aid box so that you are prepared, but I don't have much idea what to put ...
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Gecko won't eat
I need help. Recently I've been neglecting my gecko because of something that happened to me that left me emotionally distressed. My gecko used to be healthy, but now he's skinny, squints his eyes, ...
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What are the stages in a leopard gecko's life cycle?
What is the life cycle of a leopard gecko? What different stages of development (hatchling, sexual maturity, "menopause" equivalent) are there and at what age do they occur?
Is it different for male ...
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Baby leopard gecko won't eat!
I got a baby leopard gecko exactly one week ago and I haven't seen him eat yet. He is a hatchling and he looks like an average sized baby.
I am feeding him on large calcium dusted mealworms. I have ...
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When my leopard gecko sheds he can't see, is that okay?
When Rocky, my leopard gecko, sheds it seems like the last thing to come off is the skin on his face, head, and eyes. It looks like he can't see at all! Is this okay?
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Tip of leopard gecko's tail fell off, what do I do?
I just adopted a leopard gecko about a week ago, and she had some stuck shed. I gave her a moist hide box to see if it would help, this morning I soaked her in water and the shed started to peel off.
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Are possibly poisoned locusts safe to feed my leopard gecko?
I adopted a friend of a friend's gecko a couple of weeks ago. I have no experience with reptiles, just my 17 year old son wanted one since forever ago. It was all quick and I was given her tank and ...
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My gecko lost a toe - should I help it shed
I purchased a gecko from someone and being a new reptile owner I immediately did research on shedding.
I looked at its feet because it seems to be the worst problem: it has balls of skin around its ...
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Keeping mealworms alive
We have adopted a "mack snow" leopard gecko this weekend, from the local exotic pet store. She's called Rosie (my 7yo son chose her name). She is being fed on mealworms & crickets, but ...
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I think my leopard gecko Luna is impacted - how can I tell?
I think my leopard gecko Luna is impacted. Her belly is black and purple. I started warm baths today. She ate some large crickets and just lays around all day. Not eating or drinking or pooping. Is ...
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Sick leopard gecko
I have had my leo since February. His name is Elvis (I think it's a male). The last two weeks he has been very lethargic and slowly not eating, and now more recently he's not pooping. It started when ...
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Leopard gecko's toe looks blackish purple
My son's leopard gecko's toe doesn't look good. We thought it may have turned purple because of shedding. We've tried soaking it. Nothing seems to be working. Its toenail looks a bit black too. Does ...
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My leopard gecko needs help shedding, but won't let me handle her
I've had this certain leopard gecko for about two months now and she was brought to me from a friend who neglected her. Her vivarium didn't allow her to shed properly and is missing some toes. She's ...
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My leopard gecko arm was taken off by my sister's cat while was at work!
I was at work and my door was closed. My sister opened the door and the cat got in and was pawing at it. The cat broke open the roof and attacked gecko's tail and took his leg clean off! What kind of ...
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Is this eye gunk on my Leopard Geckos eye a concern?
My leopard gecko has some type of gunk on the inner corner of his eye. His eyelid isn't shut. We used to have the ground up walnut shell bedding but just recently changed it to the felt pad bedding. I'...
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Leopard Gecko Dying
My and father got my mother a little leopard gecko as an early Christmas gift on the 17th of December. She is a female leopard gecko, and about 6-8 months old? We are not too sure about her age, but ...
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Leopard gecko is wounded, can't move its back legs
I have a leopard gecko. It just leaped out of my hands from four feet up and it can't move her back legs.
I live in a small town, there is nowhere to bring her. What should I do?
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My leopard gecko won't shed
My leopard gecko has only shed once and I got him on May 19th, 2018.
Sometimes he goes pale but nothing happens, he always has wet moss, I give him baths. He seems healthy, there's nothing wrong with ...
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My cat attacked my pet leopard gecko and the gecko is probably injured, what to do?
A few hours ago my cat got my gecko and scratched it in the neck, ear, back, and hands. She seems to be alive and moving well, but her jaw is just the tinniest bit of crooked, and she does take a ...
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What do I do with my juvenile leopard gecko while going on vacation?
I have a juvenile leopard gecko, I will be going on vacation soon for 3 days. I don't know if he'll be okay while I'm gone? I will feed him before I go, but I usually feed him 10-15 crickets every ...
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Leopard gecko tail cut
I was removing the top to my terrarium, and I dropped it on my leopard geckos tail. He didn't drop his tail but he has an open wound. What should I do?
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My new gecko is fighting my old one!
I got a leopard gecko about 3 weeks ago and I thought it needed a friend, so today I got another and put it in the terrarium. They are both pretty young. The new one went into the hide my old one was ...
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Leopard geckos being housed together
Can I house a leopard gecko with one that has lost her tail? I have a 30 gallon long tank that she’s currently in and there’s 3 hides so there’s lots of space to hide.
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Leopard gecko not eating and acting strange
I have a leopard gecko who's a little over a year old.
I've had her for about a month now. I have reptile carpet, a warm hideout, a cool hideout and a humid hideout. Also a little bowl of calcium, ...
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What is the difference between Rainwater Albino, Tremper Albino and Bell Albino leopard geckos?
Are there huge differences between the three major types of albinism in leopard geckos? What are the key signs to look out for to determine the differences?
I know albino is a recessive trait; is ...
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Leopard gecko's odd behavior
I got my leopard gecko a month ago. I love her to bits, her name's Frankie. The vet said she was around 6 months old. Maybe I'm just worrying too much, but I figured I should get input anyway.
To ...
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Wire Tank Topper/High Rise for Leopard Gecko?
My leopard gecko currently has a ten gallon tank. She is doing perfectly well, but I want her to have more space so she can be as happy as possible. I'm looking into creating a second floor for her ...
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What should you do, if your leopard gecko's tail is half fallen off?
What should you do if your leopard gecko's tail is half way on and half way not on? Is it possible to prevent the tail from fully falling off? Can the tail reattach on its own by feeding her more and ...
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Sick leopard gecko declining rapidly - Mouth Rot, irritated skin etc
We have a very ill leopard gecko and we would really appreciate if anyone with experience with leos could share some thoughts/help/guidance.
It's a long story so strap in.
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Around mid-...
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Baby Leopard gecko burrowing? [duplicate]
Today I bought a baby leopard gecko and I noticed that it has burrowed a little under the substate and went to sleep.
Is this normal behaviour or should I be concerned?
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Why won't my male leopard gecko show interest in my female leopard gecko? [duplicate]
I've had my leopard geckos housed together for a couple weeks now and I have not seen or heard any tail wagging. They don't attack each other and the female pays no mind to him. They even sleep in the ...
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What is this clear sticky mucus coming from my leopard gecko's vent?
There is a clear sticky mucus coming out of my male gecko's vent. It looks a bit like what you see on eggs in females. What is this? Is it sperm? A sign he's constipated?
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What to do when one leopard gecko bites another?
I'm not sure what to do I have two leopard geckos and I was just feeding them and one of them bite the others head and now theirs a small noticeable hole should I take it to the vet or whatever or ...
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Screaming gecko
I got a young leopard gecko a few days ago and he’s perfectly healthy, eats and drinks, but I just wanted to know if them screaming when water gets on the is normal. I sprayed water in his cage this ...
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In-grown nail or something stuck in his toe?
I noticed this after he shed.
Is this an in-grown nail or something else? It seems to be irritated, and red, at the tip of the toe where the object (nail?) Begins. But the rest of his claws are white. ...
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Leopard geckos and quarantine
I have been recently acquiring new Leo's for my collection and have several new additions set up in quarantine. I am unsure as to how long I should keep them separated from the main reptile room. ...
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why does my leopard gecko bite me?
My leopard Gecko tends to bite me.
He hasn't shed yet. I'm worry about him/her. He's kinda mad at me all the time. I give him his crickets, food, water and he will scream at me. He does have water, ...
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What kind of heating lamp?
I keep my room at about 68 degrees all year round, i have a heating pad for my gecko but what type of lamp should i use? He never really comes out of his cage. He is an albino Tremper.
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Leopard gecko's eye problem - eyelids have grown closed
I have a leopard gecko which was given to me by someone. Her eyelids seem to have grown closed. I was told it was her shedding that didn't come off correctly and have done as suggested in this case by ...
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