How to handle a cranky (sick) leo? Need to bath/rehydrate him?

[helpsavemyleo]

My 16 month old leo used to be friendly and was very ok with human contact but he stopped eating & drinking 17 days ago and now he is cranky and angry.

I need to give him warm baths to rehydrate him 'cus the left side of his head had sunken, but he doesn't allow me to touch him. Picked him up today and he bit me, for the first time! :shock:

How do I pick him up without stressing him out? How do I handle him now that he tries to bite me?

 

[Allee Toler]

I replied to your PM. I do suggest seeing a vet.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

His "sunken in left head" is definitely unusual. I too recommend vet attention for that problem, especially by an exotics vet who specializes in reptiles. I have never noticed this to ever be a presenting (initial) issue in the leopard gecko posts I've seen on GU.

Perhaps his behavior has changed so drastically because of pain/pressure from his head issue???

 

[gizmo143]

Um... I'd definitly see a vet and also, is there any way you could post a picture without stressing him out to much? a pic might help.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

gizmo143 ~

Check here for pictures posted in helpsavemyleo's other post: http://www.geckosunlimited.com/comm...nt-drank-eaten-7-days-please-help-please.html

 

[helpsavemyleo]

taken on 26th Jan 2011 - Gecko Gallery direct link to the picture...

I too think the head issue is causing his change in behavior :sad: ... made an appointment to see the vet on monday. Hope he will be ok.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Hope the only vet in Singapore whom you have found who treats lizards will be really thorough. Best wishes for your appointment.

 

[gizmo143]

Good luck at the vet!