New Gecko is a Sick Gecko

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majahawt

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Scarygirl said:
Have there been any cases of leos eating the filling inside moist hides?
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Donut did that once just after we got him. I dunno if they just do it on accident or what, but because of this I'm always careful to pull apart the moss into small bits and remove any twigs from it before I put it in
 
Scarygirl

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majahawt said:
Donut did that once just after we got him. I dunno if they just do it on accident or what, but because of this I'm always careful to pull apart the moss into small bits and remove any twigs from it before I put it in
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Okay, 'cause when I was trying to feed Dany, she wouldn't eat. She's a chunky girl and spends all her time in her moist hide. I recently cut back on her food to bring her weight down, so I'm wondering if she's eating the moss 'cause she's hungry.
 
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Her belly doesn't feel stiff. Quite squishy, actually. And it looks like she poo'd last night, since it looks dry. Maybe I'm letting my OCD get the best of me this time? Maybe she's gravid with infertile eggs? She's two years old.
 
Scarygirl

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Taking both Dany and Finn into the vet as an emergency as they are BOTH eating the moss inside their moist hides. Wish us luck, guys.
 
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Finn doesn't have anymore in him, but the vet felt more in Dany, so she's getting an x-Ray. Just waiting on the results now.
 
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majahawt

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Ah! Thank god :3

You could always try a different substrate than moss if you're worried they'll eat more of it. Cocoa husk, eco earth, etc.
 
hmarie186

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Still be careful with the paper towel. If they wanna eat it they will! The baby gnawed on some when I first got her and the vet found it in her poo. LOL! She hasn't eaten any since but I'm still really careful to pat down any pieces that stick up and if she digs it I replace it immediately so she doesn't feel tempted to dine on any loose bits.
 
Scarygirl

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hmarie186 said:
Still be careful with the paper towel. If they wanna eat it they will! The baby gnawed on some when I first got her and the vet found it in her poo. LOL! She hasn't eaten any since but I'm still really careful to pat down any pieces that stick up and if she digs it I replace it immediately so she doesn't feel tempted to dine on any loose bits.
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Can do. If they do, the vet gave me laxative to give them, so hopefully that will help.

The moss was Finn for a LONG time, judging by its appearance. Good news though, I found a cricket leg and wing in his poo tonight!
 
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Amazing news! Finn spotted a cricket and HUNTED. IT. DOWN. It was amazing! I was so excited to see his prey drive back!
 
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