Lucid Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Heya, We're looking for someone who might be able to come and take a look at our Leopard Gecko. Shes got toes that need someones opinion on what to do with them as shes obviously not had her feet tended to while shedding at some stage. We have soaked them and some skin came off with a gentle wipe with a cotton bud but it looks like shes lost toes once before and some tips are black and some are swollen. We were told by previous owner that they thought she might have been brumating and thats why she wasnt eating. They had her about 10months l think and they say she is 1 1/2years old and has had babies before. They said they got her from a breeder in Paraparam l think. We only got her yesterday. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aotealotl Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 hi, maybe it would help if you could post a picture or two ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 The vet can't get the toes back. It is a common problem with toes and tail when shedding. Make sure thay have a moist hide (I use sphagnum moss). soak the feet and remove any remaining skin and check the tail while at it. The vet can treat an infection if the amputated bits become infected. The skin restricts the blood flow and causes gangrene. Most vets will be one page ahead of you in the same book but they can prescribe when required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8jaggy8 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Rappaw in Tawa have a vet who is a reptile specialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 They are most active at dawn and dusk so that is the best time to feed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonz1833 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 also if not eating you can try waxmoth larvae they cant turn them down but if you just got your gecko may take a few days to eat and could be shy eaters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8jaggy8 Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I have some at work Mystic. I work at the pet centre in porirua but our lower hutt shop will most likely have some to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonz1833 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 never take them out to feed leave 5 inthere over night in a dish and see how many are left in the morning i have a few geckos that i never see eat but putting on wieght so must be the shy ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonz1833 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 i have mine in ramekins or on a jar lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonz1833 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 just let her be overnight they eat at night time and can be scared of yu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonz1833 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 can u put up a pic of her and enclosure plz with temps etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 I will try the Vet here in Tawa as suggested - Thank you. :-) Yes you are totally right Alan. I have read the same thing. Some of the skin is still on her toes and no matter how much l soak them its not coming off. Its the was-ment-to-be-shed skin thats strangling her toes still. They are the ones that look like they are swollen or tips are black. It looks like they are only holding on by maybe the bone? Cant quite tell. I think her toes must be hurting as shes not wanting to walk around much. Poor thing. Bit hard to get photos as l am only using my phone and l cant get closeup pix. Ive tried to explain the situation to the pervious owner but she thinks just leaving it that she will be ok, l beg to differ! She said if it wont heal to basically put her down - again not something l see cant be fixed! Hey Mystic, What did the vet suggest? If toes are that bad then a vets opinion would be the best option. Have a feeling vege oil or something like that can help aid in the loosening of the un-shed skin BUT don't just try any old oil and would suggest VET first as I am only recalling something I have read online. Regarding appetite - first thing to check is temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Not eating could be a sign of other problems. If the feet are infected it could become a problem. Do they look infected or are they healing ok. Bit hard to get to lunch with no toes I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Post a pic! :bggrn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 A pic of the gecko i meant sorry :dnc1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 My leo that i bought as a hatchling wouldn't eat at all. I recently bought some locusts and she has been chowing them down. All four of my leos love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 She will not brumate properly if the temperature is too hot. Try suitably sized locusts---they are safe to leave in the enclosure. They are movement stimulated feeders and mealies don't move much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 can leave crickets in there to. nocturnal insect good for nocturnal animal :bggrn: best to have easy access to a water dish or bit of carrot available to crickets too so they don't get the munchies. as you should with locusts too otherwise they are just dehydrating /starving. cant beat cricket imo. I find best not to have food available all the time though as they get bored of it, what ever you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I feed crickets but I wouldn't leave them in there like I would locusts. Just my paranoia I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 On 'the site' there is some for sale at 50 cents each. You can choose how many or little you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yes Trade Me. Don't know anyone with them in Wellington sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yeah it is a shame. I got my locusts off trade me but only have about 30 or so left. Otherwise i would have been more then happy to spare some for your leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Thanks haha! I need to start breeding them myself. I'm just a little slack! All of my leos chow through them pretty quickly :nilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Only 4 at the moment. Trying to find a male and possibly more females Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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