Sick Gecko?

[Heidi15461]

I have a SS het temper f gecko that I got from a expo about 5 months ago. At first she was doing really well eating and pooing normally. But in the last month she has been losting weight, I notice that the mealworms I try to feed her turn to beetles so she's not eating them. She has lost weight and doesnt move a whole lot. I tried to feed her small crickes also but she isn't eating them either. She still sheds though, but every time I have to help her bc she doesnt get the skin by her feet and it will start to cut off her circulation. I have two other geckos that are perfectly healthy. This one I just can't seem to figure out what is wrong. She isn't really any bigger than when I bought her. What could be wrong and what else can I try to make her grow?

 

[cricket4u]

I have a SS het temper f gecko that I got from a expo about 5 months ago. At first she was doing really well eating and pooing normally. But in the last month she has been losting weight, I notice that the mealworms I try to feed her turn to beetles so she's not eating them. She has lost weight and doesnt move a whole lot. I tried to feed her small crickes also but she isn't eating them either. She still sheds though, but every time I have to help her bc she doesnt get the skin by her feet and it will start to cut off her circulation. I have two other geckos that are perfectly healthy. This one I just can't seem to figure out what is wrong. She isn't really any bigger than when I bought her. What could be wrong and what else can I try to make her grow?

Have you taken her to the vet? If not it will be best to have her examined since she is losing weight. Take a stool sample to be tested for parasites. Here feces look completely normal? solid? urates white or yellowish?

 

[Heidi15461]

I haven't been able to find a vet close that cares for reptiles. but when she does poop it looks normal. And this might be a stupid ? but how if it is parasites could she have got them?

 

[XoVictoryXo]

How long as it been since she stopped eating?
Can you answer this questionnaire so one of our experts can help you?
(this questionnaire really needs to be stickied)

Gecko Health Questionnaire Full Version

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?
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 warmest part of the cage? In the coolest part?
What device(s) are used to maintain the temperature? hot rock, heat pad,
warm room, heat light, ceramic heater, aquarium heater, other:

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 D 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
Abnormal skin color or shedding
Parasites on the skin or in the feces
Weakness

Has your reptile been seen by a veterinarian for any of the current problems?

If yes, when?
Please list medications given:
Please list tests performed:

 

[cricket4u]

I haven't been able to find a vet close that cares for reptiles. but when she does poop it looks normal. And this might be a stupid ? but how if it is parasites could she have got them?

Parasites are harbored in reptiles. Problems can begin when the reptile is under stress or temperatures being to cold which will cause the parasites to flourish. It will be a huge help if you filled out the questionnaire XO has provided.

 

[XoVictoryXo]

I also read somewhere that they can get parasites from bugs eating their poo and then they digest the bugs.
They need a varied diet as from what I am learning solely eating mealworms can cause impaction. Try some phoenixworms or silk worms. They are easier to digest then mealies an crickets.
Its a good sign that she has normal poop.