whats the green spot on my leos belly!?

[bassfisher]

this morning I put my leos(2) in a tupperware container so I could clean their tank and i noticed a green spot on the smallest ones belly :? also hes ben acting kinda lethargic for probably a week and a half.I don't use sand but I give them mealworms dusted with calcium and d3

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

this morning I put my leos(2) in a tupperware container so I could clean their tank and i noticed a green spot on the smallest ones belly :? also hes ben acting kinda lethargic for probably a week and a half.I don't use sand but I give them mealworms dusted with calcium and d3

Pictures top and bottom of both leos please.

Mealworms can cause impaction from the high amount of chitin contained in their exoskeleton.

Important: Please choose one thread to continue your questions (any questions) about your leo. That will be very much appreciated .

 

[bassfisher]

Ok I'll start using my geckos thread then.yesterday I started feeding them crickets again and the one with the green dot ate five(he/she is 4in by the way). he/she never usually eats that good since ive had her(2 months).she only ate two mealworms when I gave him/her them and then would refuse them every time after, she seems to like chasing crickets much better because she would always sniff the mealworms but never eat them.also it pooped finally and it color was same as the mealworms i'll post some pics soon also the dot is getting smaller.sorry if i was kinda hard to understand because i was up all night.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Pictures of your leo's green dot soon?

Ok I'll start using my geckos thread then.yesterday I started feeding them crickets again and the one with the green dot ate five(he/she is 4in by the way). he/she never usually eats that good since ive had her(2 months).she only ate two mealworms when I gave him/her them and then would refuse them every time after, she seems to like chasing crickets much better because she would always sniff the mealworms but never eat them.also it pooped finally and it color was same as the mealworms i'll post some pics soon also the dot is getting smaller.sorry if i was kinda hard to understand because i was up all night.

I'm concerned about the green dot. How about pictures?

Good on the poop . Did it have a white section (urates) attached? Urates should be about 1/3 the length of the poop.

Crickets are actually a much better feeder than are mealies.

Sounds good about this thread for any questions re your leo! Creates a history of sorts. Members have posted that they have read some of those leo threads from beginning to end .

Know the "up all night" and bleary-eyed feeling well ;-)!

 

[ames001]

my blazing blizzard had a green dot when she was on crickets, and she was pooping plenty its actually gone away since i switched to mainly mealies

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Ok I'll start using my geckos thread then.yesterday I started feeding them crickets again and the one with the green dot ate five(he/she is 4in by the way). he/she never usually eats that good since ive had her(2 months).she only ate two mealworms when I gave him/her them and then would refuse them every time after, she seems to like chasing crickets much better because she would always sniff the mealworms but never eat them.also it pooped finally and it color was same as the mealworms i'll post some pics soon also the dot is getting smaller.sorry if i was kinda hard to understand because i was up all night.

How are things going? How's the green dot?

Any pictures?

 

[Joey1]

What's the green dot on my leopard gecko's belly? - Yahoo! Answers

Hi Have a Leopard Gecko that has developed a green spot on - JustAnswer

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Reptiles-704/2010/2/Young-leopard-gecko-3.htm

I'm not an expert, I'm the guy still asking questions too, so I'd take others words over my own. But those links are a few examples of people asking the same question... Assuming the animal is well and the "green spot" is only visible after he eats - what I gathered was you can slightly see organs being that the belly skin is thin unlike the skin on his back, and after he eats his stomache becoming full/ bloated becomes [more] visible . . . (That's my guess after reading different sources)

 

[cricket4u]

my blazing blizzard had a green dot when she was on crickets, and she was pooping plenty its actually gone away since i switched to mainly mealies

Chances are your leo was quite thin and what you were seeing was the gallbladder. Mealworms put more fat on your gecko and the organs became less visible.

 

[bassfisher]

my blazing blizzard had a green dot when she was on crickets, and she was pooping plenty its actually gone away since i switched to mainly mealies

What's the green dot on my leopard gecko's belly? - Yahoo! Answers

Hi Have a Leopard Gecko that has developed a green spot on - JustAnswer

Reptiles: Young leopard gecko, leopard gecko, going to the bathroom

I'm not an expert, I'm the guy still asking questions too, so I'd take others words over my own. But those links are a few examples of people asking the same question... Assuming the animal is well and the "green spot" is only visible after he eats - what I gathered was you can slightly see organs being that the belly skin is thin unlike the skin on his back, and after he eats his stomache becoming full/ bloated becomes [more] visible . . . (That's my guess after reading different sources)

Chances are your leo was quite thin and what you were seeing was the gallbladder. Mealworms put more fat on your gecko and the organs became less visible.

How are things going? How's the green dot?

Any pictures?

thanks everybody for the info I think the green spot is the gall bladder because i read it on the web somewhere(possibly the same links you guys gave me) and it apllys to my situation. as far as my geckos health though he/she is really thin he eats alot of crickets but not getting any bigger its tail is to the almost to just bone. ive tryed giving it a waxworm but it threw it up :? it can't digest them i guess although that seems wierd beacuse i thought they were easy to digest? i'll try mealies but i might have to force feed them because he wont eat them because they dont move. and i'll possibly look into repta boost. ill add some pics in a bit also

 

[ames001]

thanks everybody for the info I think the green spot is the gall bladder because i read it on the web somewhere(possibly the same links you guys gave me) and it apllys to my situation. as far as my geckos health though he/she is really thin he eats alot of crickets but not getting any bigger its tail is to the almost to just bone. ive tryed giving it a waxworm but it threw it up :? it can't digest them i guess although that seems wierd beacuse i thought they were easy to digest? i'll try mealies but i might have to force feed them because he wont eat them because they dont move. and i'll possibly look into repta boost. ill add some pics in a bit also

my mealies move a whole heck of a lot once they're in her tank... i dont see why yours arent....

 

[athdaraxen]

If you got some tweezers use them to give the mealworm a slight squeeze. I've noticed if you do it right if freaks them out and makes them wiggle to try and get away. Maybe it'll help.

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[bassfisher]

my mealies move a whole heck of a lot once they're in her tank... i dont see why yours arent....

mine move to just not as fast as crickets so my leo wont chase them he just licks the mealies

 

[bassfisher]

:?

If you got some tweezers use them to give the mealworm a slight squeeze. I've noticed if you do it right if freaks them out and makes them wiggle to try and get away. Maybe it'll help.

Sent from my Slimbean Cappy via Tapatalk 2

i've done that to but he'll just bite and shake them then spit them out:?

 

[cricket4u]

thanks everybody for the info I think the green spot is the gall bladder because i read it on the web somewhere(possibly the same links you guys gave me) and it apllys to my situation. as far as my geckos health though he/she is really thin he eats alot of crickets but not getting any bigger its tail is to the almost to just bone. ive tryed giving it a waxworm but it threw it up :? it can't digest them i guess although that seems wierd beacuse i thought they were easy to digest? i'll try mealies but i might have to force feed them because he wont eat them because they dont move. and i'll possibly look into repta boost. ill add some pics in a bit also

Your gecko needs to be examined by a vet. Take a fecal sample as well. Post a picture of your gecko and enclosure.

 

[bassfisher]

Your gecko needs to be examined by a vet. Take a fecal sample as well. Post a picture of your gecko and enclosure.

i'll post a photo as soon as i can.Also I noticed somthing that looked like a bubble on his feces so i thoght it was a parcite egg or somthing but it looked way to big

 

[bassfisher]

heres some photos of them please note that these photos are somewhat old and he has a very skinny tail now :sad:and his skin is pretty wrinkley even though I let it soak in warm water more than once every day.he hasent shed since ive had it that i know of.

 

[Embrace Calamity]

What's your setup like? Any pics? Temps?

~Maggot

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

heres some photos of them please note that these photos are somewhat old and he has a very skinny tail now :sad:and his skin is pretty wrinkley even though I let it soak in warm water more than once every day.he hasent shed since ive had it that i know of.

I realize that you are young. It is really important for you to fill out this questionnaire as best you can so we can help your leo.

The green spot you see on your leo's belly can be a BIG PROBLEM! Tell us what you use for calcium and vitamins, what you feed, and at what temperatures you keep these leos. I feel you'd like them to thrive.

How about posting a picture of their tank?


Gender:
Age:
Weight:
How big was the reptile when you first acquired it?
Source (pet store, breeder, previous owner):
Captive bred or wild caught?

Enclosure:

Cage: type, size:
Substrate provided?
What types of hiding places are provided?
Is there a humidity hide? location?
Please describe any other furnishings:

Lighting:

Artificial lighting?
incandescent (“screw-in” bulbs): wattage(s) ?
fluorescent (tube bulbs)?

Temperature:

Do you have a thermometer(s) in the cage? what type?
What is the temperature in the warm part of the cage? under the warm hide? In the coolest part?
What device(s) are used to maintain the temperature? hot rock, UTH, heat light, ceramic heater, other:
Are you using a thermostat?
Which hide does she/he spend most of her time?

Is the temperature decreased at night? by how much?

Humidity:

Is the humidity measured? Range:


List other animals that are kept in the same cage:
Recent acquisitions (new pets within the past 6 months)
Are any of your other pets ill?
List recent changes in the environment, if any:

Diet:

Insects, list type?
Are they “gut loaded”? If so with?
How often do you feed your reptile?
Please list any supplements used. How are they given and how often?
What calcium brand are you using? with D3, without or both?
Is the calcium in the tank with D3 or without?
Multivitamins?

Please list any recent additions/changes in the diet:

If your reptile is sick, please describe the signs and how long your reptile has been showing these signs:
Is your reptile’s general activity level normal, decreased, or increased?
Is your reptile’s appetite normal, decreased, or increased?
Have you noticed any of the following?
Weight loss, Weight gain
Discharge from the eyes or nose
Increased breathing rate or effort
Change in the droppings
urates white or yellowish
Abnormal skin color or shedding
Parasites on the skin or in the feces
Weakness

 

[bassfisher]

i'm gonna start posting in my first thread called my geckos or leos can't remember I'll also answer the questionarie in that thread.