Leopard Geckos: new hatchlings...one with "YouTube" video left rear leg issues

panthergecko

panthergecko

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Here's my plan I'm going to ask to see them
"spot the leg issue"
ask for a reduced price or for her to be free.
-if yes - mroe money for vet
-if no - sucks for me

anyway found a vet clinic for exotic vets only
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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panthergecko said:
Here's my plan I'm going to ask to see them
"spot the leg issue"
ask for a reduced price or for her to be free.
-if yes - mroe money for vet
-if no - sucks for me

anyway found a vet clinic for exotic vets only
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Very good! Nice "practice" being assertive!

Saw where you are getting them today. Maybe you already have them?

Happy that you found an exotics vet :).
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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panthergecko said:
Here's my plan I'm going to ask to see them
"spot the leg issue"
ask for a reduced price or for her to be free.
-if yes - mroe money for vet
-if no - sucks for me

anyway found a vet clinic for exotic vets only
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panthergecko said:
I have 2 videos.
1 of the bigger one eating like 20 pheonix worms. (why so many? and how long ago were they fed?)

the other is of the mbd gecko which im not posting but will post pics.
btw the gecko with mbd is in shed how can I help?
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Maybe the bigger one was really hungry and has a need for calcium.

MBD is reversible in the early stages. As you no doubt realize, both these geckos are at risk :-(. So be sure to follow the recs in the caresheet regarding calcium (with and without vitamin D3) and the multivitamins.

Please tell me the details of your vet visit, cost and all, as well as your experience picking them up.

Let the MBD gecko do as much as he can himself. Be sure your warm humid hide is damp. Then you might need to follow shedding instructions on the care sheet.

All this will definitely help other members!
 
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panthergecko

panthergecko

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yeah about that.. wussed out and said nothing but they look great without looking at them.
I think he knew I knew about the mbd.
But regardless I'm going to keep in touch with him and try to get him to get on here.
I need to post a video on the mbd one. he doesn't look to bad besides the mbd, hes in the humid hide right now.

*they said hes been in shed for days. bet i can get this gecko to shed today and eat by nightfall.

Also going to the store to buy anything so I need a list of anything I can get to get him back on track/health.
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

Well-known member
panthergecko said:
yeah about that.. wussed out and said nothing but they look great without looking at them.
I think he knew I knew about the mbd.
But regardless I'm going to keep in touch with him and try to get him to get on here.
I need to post a video on the mbd one. he doesn't look to bad besides the mbd, hes in the humid hide right now.

*they said hes been in shed for days. bet i can get this gecko to shed today and eat by nightfall.

Also going to the store to buy anything so I need a list of anything I can get to get him back on track/health.
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Shame on you for wussing out :(. Education is H-U-G-E!

Did you pay for both? Did you go to the vet?
 
panthergecko

panthergecko

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yeah but ill send him you guidelines. very diescreetly like are these good guidelines so he can read them.
but anyway can post pics idk why but my phones not sending them.
maybe post a hidden vid on youtube which can only be seen with url?
 
cricket4u

cricket4u

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I am guessing you are referring to the gecko's leg? He needs to be seen by a vet. Not everything that looks like MBD is MBD. It can also be congenital problem,osteomyelitis or even an injury. You failed to collect important information from the breeder. The vet will need history on the gecko. Age, diet, supplementation, when did the breeder first notice the problem, ect. He may need his leg splinted or require a stronger form of dosed calcium prescribe by the vet. Call the breeder and ask for all the details possible so that you are prepared when the vet asks questions.
 
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SORROW89

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panthergecko said:
These are two geckos im picking up soon.
I have everything setup for them but was wondering if a 22Lx13W would make an alright setup for these hatchlings.
(**TEMP-HOME**)
*NOTE: They will both have there own 22x13x8 tub/setup.

Also if you can help identify the morphs that would be greatly appreciated.
Maybe some names too, not very good at giving my pets there names.
EX: Snow my mack snow.
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The gecko in the right don't look right. I wouldn't buy that one.
 
cricket4u

cricket4u

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Panthergecko how is the gecko doing? Just a suggestion. It would be best to try and avoid feeding mealworms and superworms for now. They are too poor in calcium and even if you dust them, they will remain higher in phosphorus which will not do him any favors. Phoenix worms would be excellent and silkworms.
 
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panthergecko

panthergecko

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Yeah he seems to not be interested in any pheonix worms but will eat crickets and mealwoems . Going to PETCO tomorrow to get more feeders
 
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