I got my first gecko late last December, and for as long as I can remember one of his toes has looked very strange. Because I've never had experience with lizards before, I thought that "hey, gecko toes must just look weird!" but today I realized it's very likely the toe is broken (in fact I'm certain of it), and has been since the day I got him.
I don't have a picture at the moment, but the toe is at a very awkward angle, and bends back in a strange way while he is walking. I tried touching the toe, and got a very fast reaction where I got no reaction from touching his other toes. I think what happened is that the toe was broken at the pet store (that claims to give proper veterinary attention to all it's animals! yeah, sure...) and it healed badly, or is possibly still in the process of healing, so it still hurts him. This also helps explain why he almost constantly seems agitated.
I am unable to take him to the vet, since my parents would not be willing to spend the money, so I'm wondering if there's anything I can do by myself to help him. It makes me very upset to think that he is likely in pain most of the time
I don't have a picture at the moment, but the toe is at a very awkward angle, and bends back in a strange way while he is walking. I tried touching the toe, and got a very fast reaction where I got no reaction from touching his other toes. I think what happened is that the toe was broken at the pet store (that claims to give proper veterinary attention to all it's animals! yeah, sure...) and it healed badly, or is possibly still in the process of healing, so it still hurts him. This also helps explain why he almost constantly seems agitated.
I am unable to take him to the vet, since my parents would not be willing to spend the money, so I'm wondering if there's anything I can do by myself to help him. It makes me very upset to think that he is likely in pain most of the time
