Weird bump on her back?

Ignitius · #1 11-12-2011, 07:23 PM

Hello everyone! I'm back with good and a question. This post is for the question. I uploaded a picture of Tiamat, my more problematic gecko. The only reason I call her problematic is that she causes me lots of paranoia (my other one doesn't haha). I have noticed a considerable bump right behind her back-right leg.

Should be cause for concern? To help you guys I'm uploading a picture.

Also, wanted to mention that she is still using all her legs properly and I don't see any signs of injury. So is that extra fat or something?

I really appreciate the help and look for my other post! I got a new gecko and she's doing quite well! XD

-Ig

Yoshi'smom · #2 11-13-2011, 12:54 PM

Hmmmm.....? I've never seen something like that before. It may be some thing like MBD or a tumor. When did you notice this? Has it gotten bigger?
If she starts showing signs of injury/pain or if the lump starts to grow I would take her to a vet. It certainly is strange. Keep us updated!

Ignitius · #3 11-13-2011, 01:44 PM

I noticed it a couple weeks ago and initially thought it was extra fat. I've since then only fed her mealworms once a week (crickets are the main diet around here) and it hasn't increased or decreased in size. Just to verify, MBD is from lack of calcium, correct?

Its possible but I've been in the practice of dusting the crickets and mealworms. I also lave a bowl of calcium powder in the tank so they can eat some.

Strange isn't it? Perfectly fine outside of her "just let me be" personality. I will keep you all updated!

-Ig

Yoshi'smom · #4 11-13-2011, 01:55 PM

MBD I believe can be caused from too little or too much calcium. I would switch back to the crickets and feed her twice a week and dust once a week.
Between the time when you first noticed the bump and now, has it grown? Like did it start out smaller and hit a peak size?
I've seen geckos ODing on calcium and getting bumps on their heads from it. I haven't seen them on the back near the back legs.
This is weird..... Hopefully it's nothing too bad.
Like I said before, if she starts showing any signs that it's causing her problems then I would take her to a vet asap. It's up to you to decide if you need to know what it is and if you can get rid of it. Good luck and keep us updated.

Ignitius · #5 11-13-2011, 03:15 PM

No it hasn't grown at all since I first noticed it, thankfully. I'll seperate her and feed her twice a week. Normally I feed 3-4 times a week just so everyone in the tank gets a fair share.

I'll keep you all updated thanks for the advice!

-Ig

Yoshi'smom · #6 11-13-2011, 03:25 PM

Sounds good. I hope things continue to go smoothly with her. Definitely keep us updated! Keeping my fingers crossed for her!