Leopard Gecko -- calcium deficiency (progress report) - Page 6

Saskia · #51 01-10-2012, 07:49 AM

I hadn´t read the whole thread, I just did, how big is Snickers?? have you weighted her? could you post a picture? Supers should be fed to at least 12-15 grame leos, if she is smaller they could be too big (regular sized supers, sometimes you can find smaller supers, I am talking about the average size). Cutting the head seems like a bit too much, but definitelly harm those mandibles before feeding your leos, and about the crickets, do as Eli said and cut the back legs at the knees and put them in a feeding dish, it´ll slow them enough for her to catch them easily!! Some people disagree and believe they should get exercise and hunt, but her condition is not the best right now, so, a little help will be good, she´ll be able to hunt normally in a few months when she has recovered, keep us posted!!

Brynna · #52 02-04-2012, 09:02 PM

I went to the Reptile Expo today and talked to many Leo experts. They were a great help. They said to feed her wax worms and if she gets worse to take to Scales n' Tails and get her medical treatment. They also said that I am doing a great job trying to help her get better. I feel special!

**Elizabeth Freer** · #53 02-04-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brynna

I went to the Reptile Expo today and talked to many Leo experts. They were a great help. They said to feed her wax worms and if she gets worse to take to Scales n' Tails and get her medical treatment. They also said that I am doing a great job trying to help her get better. I feel special!

Wax worms are an incredibly poor diet for Snickers! They are like leo crack and super high in fat. I have not read this thread. If your leo is off food, try Fluker's Repta+Boost and follow those directions exactly. Search these forums for similar threads.

Please post a picture of this leo. It is very important for us to have this visual.

What calcium supplements do you have?

Repta+Boost has: Protein (min) 25%, Fat (min) 17%, Fiber (max) 2.5%, Moisture (max) 13%, Calcium (min) 0.60% and Phosphorus (min) 0.50%

http://www.geckosunlimited.com/commu...12-update.html

Brynna · #54 02-14-2012, 07:10 PM

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She is so thin. It brakes my heart that she had been so neglected.

Brynna · #55 02-14-2012, 07:14 PM

Im not sure how to make them into a link so I got the link but...im not sure what else to do. Theres are pics of her.

**Elizabeth Freer** · #56 02-15-2012, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Brynna

Im not sure how to make them into a link so I got the link but...im not sure what else to do. Theres are pics of her.

Brynna ~

These pictures are not coming through!

Posting Photos & Embedding Photos on GU
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Sign up for a free photobucket.com account, upload your pictures there. Grab the link they provide you for your pictures, and when posting on GU click on "insert image", and then paste in the link. That should do the trick. (Thanks to Mardy and Pokeefe88 on 17 July 2011.)

There are 2 products that you can use to feed Snickers: Fluker Farms' Repta+Boost and Fluker Farms' Emergency Aid. Please get one of these immediately, before it is too late. Snickers deserves this care . Please don't give up on Snickers!

gecko4500 · #57 03-27-2012, 05:36 PM

Poor Snickers... I think you should just take her to the vet to get a check-up. Of course if she won't eat much it's probably because of the shedding problem. I forget what they are called BUT if you are to busy to take Snickers to the vet there is another option to help Snickers until you can get medical treatment: most pet stores carry these but if you can't find them you can go online; they are small calcium blocks that are usually flavored for more reptile enjoyment... so most geckos will eat them right up. I would keep from handling Snickers to much so that you can't cause any injuries to her more-than-likely weak bones. A good feel over for any BROKEN bones (gently) may be needed. Anything broken would definently cause MORE loss of appetite and she could die of starvation. *Crossing my fingers for Snickers and you*

Brynna · #58 04-02-2012, 07:46 PM

Sorry I haven't been on in a while but Snickers just shed and ate 5 crickets and 2 meal worms. She is doing very well and hasn't had any problems with shedding. I hope that means that she is doing better.

SamanthaLovely · #59 04-02-2012, 09:14 PM

This is good. I would still do a vet trip too just incase. It's better to be safe than sorry. I'm taking mine to the vet tomorrow. It's gonna cost me an arm and a leg but it makes you feel better knowing what's up.

Brynna · #60 05-13-2012, 10:29 AM

Yesterday she ate 3 more calcium dusted crickets and I can tell she is gaining weigh. This makes me happy. She is about to shed as of this morning

. But I have noticed that she is not very active she will sit in her coconut and occacionally slump to her heating rock. I'm not sure if that's normal for leos or if it because she still dosen't have much energy.