I believe my gecko is dying..

[Completeleopard]

Lost Together,

Shining the light on him where ever he goes will just stress him out, don't you have a thermostat?

I think he's too cold.

I think the reason he seems happier outside the tank is because your hand is much warmer than inside the tank, so it warms him up and makes him more active. With the heat lamp how warm does it get?

Have you got the paper towels layered? If so , remove a layer or two so that the warmth of the UTH can get through.

 

[LostTogether]

His big swollen toe just split in half..

 

[Completeleopard]

Oh that's a shame,

Is it now a open wound? Pictures?

 

[LostTogether]

Yes, its open. Its just barely staying on him, only hanging on by a thin layer of skin. Can I give him his pain medicine an hour early today? I want to make sure the toe isn't causing him any pain.

 

[Completeleopard]

Oh that's a shame.

I think a vet visit is in order again.

Make sure to keep the tank clean and dry, same with the wound, I would remove the moist hide until the wound has healed.

Regarding the pain relief, I'm not sure.

Hopefully another experienced member will see this thread.

 

[LostTogether]

Ill keep an eye on him then. So that means no soaking him today either?

Gosh, there's no blood coming from the wound, but I can see the gout in his toe

 

[LostTogether]

Oh, now its bleeding. How should I stop the blood

 

[Completeleopard]

I wouldn't recommend it, but see what others say.

I highly recommend to get these temperatures correct though, lost together. They are vital for Porkchops well being.

So, what temperature is the warm dry hide, right on the substrate?

The trouble is with using the heat lamp to warm the floor, generally the air temperatures are then much too warm. Which is why its best the UTH keeps the floor warm, the heat lamp keeps the air warm.

The trouble is

 

[Completeleopard]

How much is it bleeding?

 

[LostTogether]

Looks like Apple is shedding again for the second time this month.

The temperature on the warm side is 94 degrees. He's on the cool side though with the UVV bulb.

It wasn't bleeding much at all. Maybe one little drop of blood, then it stopped.

 

[Completeleopard]

OK, what is the temperature of the air on the warm side?

Do you mean UV or UVB?

As long as its a little drop of blood its OK .

 

[LostTogether]

UVB* sorry, that was a typo.

The air temp is probably hotter than 95 degrees. Most of the heat is on the log though. The air temp is 96. That's what the digital thermometer says

 

[Completeleopard]

The air temperature is much too hot! It will dehydrate your Leo when it is that hot.

Do you have many layers of paper towels?

What bulb is your UVB Bulb?

Any chance of a picture of Porkchop and the tank he is in.

 

[LostTogether]

The humidity coming from outside is making it hotter in my room :\ ill probably just keep the heat lamp off for a bit.

Half of the tank is a kitchen towel, the other half is several napkins. I just cleaned the tank.

ReptiGlow 2.0 UVB
EXO-TERRA.

Yeah, ill turn on my laptop and post one. I have to give him his medicine in 10 minutes so ill take a picture of that bad toe.

 

[LostTogether]

He's really moving around now with his eyes open and his head up. He's moving everywhere in the tank.

 

[Completeleopard]

OK, is the hot part paper towel, or napkins?

OK that'll be great regarding the pictures!

He could be moving around a lot because it is too hot, or because he's now got some warmth! Because they are cold blooded, the need to warm up then they become more active!

 

[LostTogether]

The warm part is on the kitchen towel. Its actual cloth, not a paper towel.

I think he might be moving around because of his toe. Its always warm in the day time for them and he'd just be sleeping constantly.

 

[Completeleopard]

I see, is it very thick? Just wondering if you could turn the lamp of and just use a layer of paper towels, so the warmth can get through easier!?

He will be sleeping in the day, they are nocturnal!

 

[LostTogether]

The towel isn't really thin, but I can still feel the warmth from the heat lamp on it.

Apple must not be nocturnal then lol she's active like all day. I couldn't really get a good picture of the wound because the toe is curved around the swollen part of his foot, so it doesn't look wounded. His toes don't really show up well on the camera either.

I got a good picture of him with his eyes open though

Ill be posting the pictures soon.

 

[Completeleopard]

I see, it will be much better if you do not use the heat lamp to warm the floor, it makes the air temperature much too hot for Porkchops liking!

How about purchasing a thermostat for your UTH ?