gecko lump?
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Elizabeth Freer
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Gordon's lump seems very unusual. Is it hard or squishy? I've never seen a lump like this before.
I recommend taking Gordon to an exotics vet. Here's a link that should cover your area.
I recommend taking Gordon to an exotics vet. Here's a link that should cover your area.
Click right here: https://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661
Silverfire
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I know reptiles and mammals are radically different, but that looks a lot like a cancerous tumor my dog has. I know it is possible for reptiles to get cancer, but I don’t know if they form tumors like that. I second the suggestion to go to a reptile vet.
so, after an intense google session, i found this online
https://www.thesprucepets.com/leopard-gecko-armpits-1239169
apparently its a thing called armpit bubbles?
https://www.thesprucepets.com/leopard-gecko-armpits-1239169
apparently its a thing called armpit bubbles?
Elizabeth Freer
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To me Gordon's lump looks different than the usual armpit bubbles.
Do you think? so the below image was taken back in 2014, tried to go as far back as i could and see if there was any sign back then.
and this one was taken yesterday
reptilelover247
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If you still use sand as his substrate then I would get rid of it or your Leo might get impacted and die.
dont use it anymore, that was back in 2014, would never use it either even though i had no problems
Silverfire
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I don’t have experience with armpit bubbles, but I would seriously advise taking him to an exotic vet. I may be too worried, but I’m of the opinion that any strange lump on any creature- human, fish, reptile, etc. should be checked out by an expert just in case it’s cancer. It might just be armpit bubbles but I’d get him checked out just in case.
Elizabeth Freer
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I can see the lump in your first image. The lump is larger now.
It seems like the lump is not "right" under his armpit.
Is that lump hard or squishy?
its very squishy, kind of expands and things when he moves if that makes sense
Elizabeth Freer
Well-known member
A vet could aspirate his lump to remove fluid.