leopardgecko 12
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hi
my leo has just moulted and is eye has got some left over skin in it what should i do?
my leo has just moulted and is eye has got some left over skin in it what should i do?
skin in eye
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Corwin's Keeper
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Have you seen Elizabeth's Caresheet? In particular check Post #5 (there is an additional video posted with in the original caresheet):
Be sure to monitor your gecko at all times during these procedures.
GU's mod Thorrshamri (Herve) offers this tip: When bathing your gecko, add a chamomile tea bag to the 80-83 F water you use for the bath. That helps soften the old stuck skin and makes it easier to remove. It is a totally risk-free method!
Place your gecko in a humidity chamber for an hour or so to loosen stuck shed.
In case the eyes have retained shed, gently flush them with a saline solution. One method is to fill a small squeeze bottle with the saline and gently aim the flow towards the eyes. Alternatively, saturate a small sterile gauze pad and gently hold this against the stuck eye/eye area shed for several minutes. Use a normal saline eye wash solution recommended for contact lens insertion, NOT a contact lens CLEANER!!!
If these methods are ineffective or if there is any sign of infection, prompt vet attention is necessary!
METHOD #1:
Take a plastic container a little bigger than your gecko
Poke holes in the lid so your gecko can breathe
Place a dampened washcloth on the bottom
Add a rough rock or piece of cork bark
Add the gecko
Snap on the lid
Place this near a lamp---not too bright or warm. Use a low wattage (25 watt) red bulb. You should see droplets form on the sides of the container as an indication the humidity is increasing.
After an hour or two remove the gecko and gently attempt to remove the stuck shed using a gentle rolling motion with a wet q-tip.
Some folks place this covered container containing the leopard gecko into shallow warm water to generate the desired humidity
METHOD #2:
Fill a shallow basin or the bathroom sink with lukewarm water to your gecko's belly depth.
Let your gecko soak for about 20 minutes.
This should definitely loosen any shed remaining on the critter's toes.
Then take a wet q-tip, and with a gentle rolling motion, work on the toes. You can gently use a tweezers.
METHOD #3:
You can wrap the gecko in a wet washcloth with just the snout and eyes visible. Hold in place for 15-20 minutes. Remove. See if the stuck shed can gently be removed. If not, try wrapping again for another 15 minutes.
XoVictoryXo
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I went to CVS to buy some saline solution to keep in case of emergencies and was so overwhelmed with the amount of selections.
Is anyone able to confirm if either of these are a safe one to use on leo's?
ingredients: A Sterile, Isotonic, Buffered Solution That Contains Boric Acid, Sodium Borate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Preserved with Polyaminopropyl Biguanide (0.00003%) and Edetate Disodium (0.025 %).
ingredients:
Active Ingredient: Purified Water. Inactive Ingredients: Boric Acid, Sodium Borate and Sodium Chloride. Preservative Added: Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01%).
Might I add that the names of the chemicals in these is completely terrifying
Is anyone able to confirm if either of these are a safe one to use on leo's?
ingredients: A Sterile, Isotonic, Buffered Solution That Contains Boric Acid, Sodium Borate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Preserved with Polyaminopropyl Biguanide (0.00003%) and Edetate Disodium (0.025 %).
ingredients:
Active Ingredient: Purified Water. Inactive Ingredients: Boric Acid, Sodium Borate and Sodium Chloride. Preservative Added: Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01%).
Might I add that the names of the chemicals in these is completely terrifying