Ok i had my albino gecko on my shoulder and went into my car and hit it-squished it a little against the roof and it fell onto the car seat like hard with his legs up and i flipped him back and he just like flipped over againt upside down and i dont know if hes gonna be okay i went running and put him in his tank and he started walking but really slow and breathing hard what should i do?
Leopard gecko accident: alive, but squished against car
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Lordoftheswarms
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Why the hell do people treat animals like they are a %*)%_*% hair accessory?
Here is what you should do: handle animals as if they are delicate.
You wouldn't have this problem, if you had been careful.
It really bugs me when people do this. I've seen and heard of a lot of accidents that are completely preventable. If only people didn't wear their animals...
Here is what you should do: handle animals as if they are delicate.
You wouldn't have this problem, if you had been careful.
It really bugs me when people do this. I've seen and heard of a lot of accidents that are completely preventable. If only people didn't wear their animals...
Elizabeth Freer
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Debbie7054
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I'd take him to the vet fast and get him checked out - he could have internal bleeding. I hope he's ok
Saskia
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Honestly in my humble opinion I'd leave him alone in his tank, a trip to the vet might stress him more, just leave him alone, don't offer any food or try to handle him for at least 24 hours to see how he outcomes... if he has severe internal injury I doubt a vet could help anyways, please keep us posted, and best wishes, remember to learn from this, and be extra careful when handeling any of your animals in the future
Debbie7054
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Leopard Gecko Fall Injuries
Leopard gecko falling injuries are usually as result of incorrect Leopard gecko handling. Its often due to negligence from the side of the owner.
Leopard Gecko Fall Injury Signs
Leopard gecko fall injuries can lead to an array of clinical signs. Most signs are due to internal bleeding or fractured extremities. Internal bleeding can be identified almost immediately by swelling of the abdomen, or by seeing blood pouring from the mouth. Bone fractures due to this type of injuries are usually indicated by leg swelling or the inability to use the specific leg. In the long term Leopard gecko fall injuries will lead to lethargy and anorexia and even to sudden death.
Leopard Gecko Fall Treatment
All Leopard gecko fall injuries should be inspected by a qualified reptile vet as soon as possible. Expensive radiography or ultrasonography might be needed to aid in the diagnoses. Treatable injuries will usually need a combination of parenteral fluids (drips), rest or surgical repair for fractures, surgical exploration for internal bleeding, pain killers and antibiotics.
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Leopard gecko falling injuries are usually as result of incorrect Leopard gecko handling. Its often due to negligence from the side of the owner.
Leopard Gecko Fall Injury Signs
Leopard gecko fall injuries can lead to an array of clinical signs. Most signs are due to internal bleeding or fractured extremities. Internal bleeding can be identified almost immediately by swelling of the abdomen, or by seeing blood pouring from the mouth. Bone fractures due to this type of injuries are usually indicated by leg swelling or the inability to use the specific leg. In the long term Leopard gecko fall injuries will lead to lethargy and anorexia and even to sudden death.
Leopard Gecko Fall Treatment
All Leopard gecko fall injuries should be inspected by a qualified reptile vet as soon as possible. Expensive radiography or ultrasonography might be needed to aid in the diagnoses. Treatable injuries will usually need a combination of parenteral fluids (drips), rest or surgical repair for fractures, surgical exploration for internal bleeding, pain killers and antibiotics.
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ok everyone thanks for worrying but i think shes fine already she went into shock for 8 hours just slept in her cave without moving at all no noises would wake her up but today when i woke up she was walking around like normal her eyes are open and she looks just fine 
thank you everybody
thank you everybody
Elizabeth Freer
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Whew, matisanta ~
That is great news! :biggrin:
That is great news! :biggrin:
Debbie7054
New member
I am soooooooooooooooooooooo happy to hear that its my second bit of good news today I just need one more and it will be a fantastic day. My friend is in remission just need good news about a family member in intensive care now.
panthergecko
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good luck my best wishes go to your friend
congrats on the leo pics?
congrats on the leo pics?