Leopard Gecko not using front legs?

[xkellyyp]

I have two leopard geckos that are a few months old. One walks perfectly normal while the other one does like an army crawl? He doesn't use his front legs at all. I've had a problem with both of them getting the shedded skin off there feet. I've been told to give them a little bath and let them sit in it for a little bit then use tweezers to get the excess skin off but when i tried that with him a few weeks ago his toe started to bleed. can someone help me? I'm very concerned.

 

[Crocodidlian]

Take him to the vet immediately. I'm not sure exactly what the problem is, but that is definitely not normal. Has he always walked like that? If so, it could be a bone deformity. Also, has he been getting enough calcium? Lack of calcium can cause bone deformities, too.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Glad that you posted, Kelly!

About the "army crawl": That is very bad news. Are you supplementing their diets with phosphorus-free calcium with D3? You need to be lightly dusting their prey 2-3x per week with that. There should be 100% pure calcium in their tank 24/7. What are you feeding them?

What are their cage temperatures?

About the shedding troubles: Have they a moist hide on the warm side of their tank? The moist hide assists with shedding.

Check out these recommendations: http://www.geckosunlimited.com/comm...ommendations-nutshell-21-oct-2011-update.html

 

[Yoshi'smom]

I agree with the above two posters. This is not good at all!! I would take the little one to a vet asap!
Is it eating at all and are you using calcium to dust feeders?

 

[_Amazon_]

Judging by the picture, it looks like a deformity. I agree with the other posts as well. Make sure he is getting the calcium, and take him to a vet immediately. That doesnt look good. I hope he ends up being okay.

 

[Angey]

Agreed. Vet immediatly! And like they said, make sure you are giving calcium. It is a must for leopard geckos.
He looks thin as well. How is he eating? How old is he?
Oh, and dont use tweezers. If you need to, use a moistened q-tip or your finger.

 

[Crane5254]

We have the same problem from a female that we adopted some 3 weeks ago. She army crawls, she was small for her age 1 yr (20g). We have discovered that this is a result of Metabolic Bone Disease and malnutrition. The lady didnt take care of lil bit at all like she should had...but we brought her into our and started a calcium regiment she is eating like a horse now and weighs somewhere around 26g. She is regaining strength to her legs but they are still crooked like a politician. Your leo will be fine as long as you keep a healthy supply of calcium, food and water on hand and available...hope it works out for you!

 

[Reptileguy1]

he may have metabolic bone decease. probably he was born like that or was he ok when you got him. a trip to the vet could be a good idea