first leopard gecko, sick?

[ilovebugs]

well, this morning I found her laying on the cool side of the tank. I knew when I saw her she was gone, a few gentle pokes confirmed this.

I'm glad to know she isn't suffering anymore. Although I'm sad that she wasn't able to pull through.

I admit I never called a vet, but I really doubt they would have seen her or even been able to treat her in time.

Mushroom Spore, I think I have already decided not to buy any more pets from "petsdumb" most of the people you talk to are just teenagers who don't have a whole lot of knowledge. I know of another pet store near me whose owner is very knowledgeable perhaps I'll see what he has, but I'll also check the places you and roachgirl recommended when I'm ready to get a new gecko.

LeilaNami I agree that carpet can be dangerous for lizards of all types, but I had observed her walking on it carefully to be sure her toes didn't stick. it's very flat and I think pretty safe. I guess it depends on which is worse carpet or ingesting sand.

thanks for you help and support everyone.

 

[AzJohn]

Sorry about your loss. Meal worms are no good. Their ring segements don't digest well and can cut the animal as they are digested. I might recomend crested geckos. They eat fruit babyfood, and like room temps.

 

[ilovebugs]

Sorry about your loss. Meal worms are no good. Their ring segements don't digest well and can cut the animal as they are digested. I might recomend crested geckos. They eat fruit babyfood, and like room temps.

Really?

thats actually exiting news. I did not know that, and I had been thinking that it would be cool if gecko's ate fruit. I will check them out. thanks.


also, I wonder if what you said could be the case. the day I got my gecko she ate about three mealworms, didn't digest them completely and never ate on her own again. I'd say it's possible.

 

[AzJohn]

I've been breeding them for about six months. They are very hardy and eat fruit only babyfood. You can even get a powdered food. THey like crickets as well. I feed my adults insects about once every two weeks. The baby's get them twice a week. I'm trying to post pictures of mine.

 

[AzJohn]

Some of my geckos

two of my adults and one baby

 

[ilovebugs]

oh, those are very beautiful. I was doing some reading and saw that they also have designer breeds like leos so thats cool.

 

[LeilaNami]

well, this morning I found her laying on the cool side of the tank. I knew when I saw her she was gone, a few gentle pokes confirmed this.

I'm glad to know she isn't suffering anymore. Although I'm sad that she wasn't able to pull through.

I admit I never called a vet, but I really doubt they would have seen her or even been able to treat her in time.

Mushroom Spore, I think I have already decided not to buy any more pets from "petsdumb" most of the people you talk to are just teenagers who don't have a whole lot of knowledge. I know of another pet store near me whose owner is very knowledgeable perhaps I'll see what he has, but I'll also check the places you and roachgirl recommended when I'm ready to get a new gecko.

LeilaNami I agree that carpet can be dangerous for lizards of all types, but I had observed her walking on it carefully to be sure her toes didn't stick. it's very flat and I think pretty safe. I guess it depends on which is worse carpet or ingesting sand.

thanks for you help and support everyone.

That's fine. Just watch for fraying.

 

[Mushroom Spore]

About cresteds: I've been looking into them myself, and I've always read that you do NOT give them baby food, as it is too high in sugar. In general, if you aren't using a professionally prepared crested diet, you'd better learn a whole lot about nutrition so you can properly balance their diet.

http://www.pangeareptile.com/id52.htm has some info.

 

[RoachGirlRen]

Agreed; baby food is an occasional treat at best, not a staple. CGD enriched sometimes with fresh/live fruit and insects is healthiest and easiest. Home made diets are possible but reccomended for experienced keepers with a firm grasp on nutrition.

 

[AzJohn]

Please do some research

Buy my product. It alone will keep youe animal healthy. Forget what breeders have been doing for years and buy my product. You can feed your animal well on your own but my product is so much better. ;P

I am being sacastic. If you checked the website mentioned above you'll understand. please do research before you purchase any animal. I don't mean care sheets. Buy a book. In the last five months I have hatched 10 baby geckos. The parents still have good wait, in fact they are growing. I do use powdered food because it is easier, on trips and such. Half of their diet is banana baby food, mixed with suplements. If you read the ingredients in the powdered stuff that's about what you will find. As far as insects baby's need them. Like I said do research, buy a book.

If you don't read books check out the websites or google crested gecko care.

www.usageckos.com/info_crestedcs.html

www.sundialreptile.com/caresheet-crested.htm

www.kingsnake.com/rockymountain/RMHPages/RMHcrested.htm

www.herpcam.com/crestedgecko.htm

 

[ilovebugs]

I think I might go to the dixie reptile show on the 19th, if I don't have to work. I think that would be my best bet for a healthy gecko of the leopard or crested type. I'll do more research between now and then to determine which is for me.

 

[AzJohn]

Good luck. I hope you find a wonderful gecko. While you are their ask the breeders you find. A lot of people have got a bunch of experience. You can't go wrong.

John

 

[tyrant963]

I think I have already decided not to buy any more pets from "petsdumb"

Lmao, I found that very funny.

Cresties are great pets. I think they are easy to maintain too. For example you dont have to worry about temp, because they like room temp.

And sorry about your leo. I know how it feels to be very exited about a pet and then finally get it, only to find out it is very sick. And then you try desperately to save it, but at the end you realize their is nothing you can do http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=110830

 

[ilovebugs]

Lmao, I found that very funny.

Cresties are great pets. I think they are easy to maintain too. For example you dont have to worry about temp, because they like room temp.

And sorry about your leo. I know how it feels to be very exited about a pet and then finally get it, only to find out it is very sick. And then you try desperately to save it, but at the end you realize their is nothing you can do http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=110830

yea, it's not fun, especially since it was a gift from my wife.