[Chondrodactylus]

I discovered one of my Giant ground geckos when it runs it seems to be dragging its hind legs behind itself and going moving in short bursts ect.
It is housed together with another giant ground gecko yet the other one appears perfectly fine?
I have a suspicion it could be MBD or other calcium related deficiency? But not sure if so what can i do?
Any suggestions/advise appreciated.

[Chondrodactylus]

Anyone??

[Sebastian]

Hi!

Most probably it is a calcium deficiency. So try to make sure it can access calcium (e.g. cuttlefish bone powder) always. To solve the actual problem try to get fluid calciumgluconate (Pharmacy) and some liquid multivitamins. Just put about three drops of each liquid per day on the nose and wait until it licks the drop up.
Additionally you should provide proper light, best would be sunlight for some hours a day,so Vitamin D3 can be synthesized in the skin of the gecko.D3 increases the calcium absorption in the intestine.
It would be good to separate the gecko from the others to reduce stress.


Best,

Sebastian

[Chondrodactylus]

Hi Sorry to dig up this old topic.
But id thought id give an update the gecko fully recovered about two weeks after i treated her and took her off meal worms.

[Sebastian]

That's great! Thanks for the info!