Time to sell?

[the funky gecko]

So a few weeks ago I received two unhealthy geckos, but now one looks like I can sell. Is she to thin? None of the money I get will go to me but instead to mango, the second gecko I got. I intend to keep mango because she has no claws so she can't climb. Mango is also a bit skinny so I am going to take her to a vet checkup. The money will also go to giving mango a proper tank. So do you think the first gecko can be sold?
Here is mango
Here they are smiling

 

[Russellm0704]

Mango looks to be in bad shape. Hopefully you can tend to her as soon as possible regardless of if you sell the other gecko or not.

 

[LEOPARD1]

I would flush them and put them out of their misery.

They are suffering.

 

[Zux]

I would flush them and put them out of their misery.

They are suffering.

Thats what you have to contribute?

Are you serious?

 

[LEOPARD1]

I would flush them and put them out of their misery.

They are suffering.

 

[LEOPARD1]

Thats what you have to contribute?

Are you serious?

Absolutely. When your internal organs are failing and you look like a holocaust victim. You might feel the same way.

In the human sense. I guess you would ride it out. More power to you.

 

[Hilde]

I would flush them and put them out of their misery.

They are suffering.

Absolutely. When your internal organs are failing and you look like a holocaust victim. You might feel the same way.

In the human sense. I guess you would ride it out. More power to you.

That is not a humane way to end their suffering. I would suggest you think twice before posting advice like that, it doesn't help one bit, and just leads to flame wars and worse.

 

[Tamara]

I would flush them and put them out of their misery.

They are suffering.

That's the dumbest advice i have read in a long while.., how on earth do you know that they are suffering , have organs that are failing, and they can't be helped no more??? Are you a veterinarian with X-ray vision, i believe not... :roll:
Granted, Mango looks very thin and needs to put on some weight very fast, the first one however could be a bit heavier but doesn't look extremely bad.., in fact, both of them don't look like they should be euthanised without giving them a fighting chance.

I think The Funky Gecko is doing a great job trying to help these animals.

 

[the funky gecko]

I don't want to turn this page into a health thing but if you would like I can add a new post on the leopard gecko health and disease forum. When I got them they lived in a small bug box thing with nothing but sand. The first few weeks they pooped sand and nothing else. They got past that stage now their pooping healthy. The only problem now is making them eat. I think mango might have parasites so that's why I going to take her to a exotic vet nearby.
Oh and LEOPARD1 no... just no. I've heard worse survive so these guys have a fighting chance.

 

[Tamara]

Ofcourse they have a chance.
I have seen far whorse cases as well, and even took care for 2 of them myself, and they recovered just fine.
As i have said above, i think your doing a great job and i'm sure after a vet check up and some tender love and care Mango will also get better soon.

Besides that though, i wouldn't sell the first one already, make sure it eats, poops, sheds and does well overall for a longer period of time before passing it on to a new owner.
I don't think you want to become that person who sold an animal that's not doing well.

Best wishes and good luck with your animals.

 

[Zux]

Ofcourse they have a chance.
I have seen far whorse cases as well, and even took care for 2 of them myself, and they recovered just fine.
As i have said above, i think your doing a great job and i'm sure after a vet check up and some tender love and care Mango will also get better soon.

Besides that though, i wouldn't sell the first one already, make sure it eats, poops, sheds and does well overall for a longer period of time before passing it on to a new owner.
I don't think you want to become that person who sold an animal that's not doing well.

Best wishes and good luck with your animals.

Pretty much perfect advice there in my view, well put.

 

[LEOPARD1]

<img src="http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=36497&d=1444430998" alt="attachment.php (702×527)"/>

This is ALL I was regarding to. If your LG looks like that. Have mercy.

 

[LEOPARD1]

<img src="http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=36497&d=1444430998" alt="Time to sell?-20151009_151455-jpg"/>

This is ALL I was regarding to. If your LG looks like that. Have mercy.

They are a dime a dozen......

I highly doubt anyone here who has been around while would pay more than the animal is worth and go against the odds to "attempt" to bring it to a condition to sell not to mention fecal exams.

Sometimes you have to take a hit and learn.

 

[the funky gecko]

<img src="http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=36497&d=1444430998" alt="Time to sell?-20151009_151455-jpg"/>

This is ALL I was regarding to. If your LG looks like that. Have mercy.

um... there is no link on google.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

I don't want to turn this page into a health thing but if you would like I can add a new post on the leopard gecko health and disease forum. When I got them they lived in a small bug box thing with nothing but sand. The first few weeks they pooped sand and nothing else. They got past that stage now their pooping healthy. The only problem now is making them eat. I think mango might have parasites so that's why I going to take her to a exotic vet nearby.
Oh and LEOPARD1 no... just no. I've heard worse survive so these guys have a fighting chance.

Good job, funky gecko, getting both of them past the sand impaction stage. That is huge. :cheer: Under your care they survived that. I still would concentrate on getting additional weight on each leo.

Stay on this thread for an update after Mango gets to the vet. The reason why is that we already have a "history" right here.

 

[Tamara]

The link you posted doesn't work, but i highly doubt it is of any relevance regarding this thread anyway...

In any case, funky's leo's don't look bad enough to be euthanised, let alone flushing them as you suggested.
Fact is that you gave some lousy advice, people on the internet that are doing that are a dime a dozen as well so we don't need another one...
Now please stop defending your inhumane point of view, i highly doubt you are going to find many supporters of your " flush the gecko " theory here so it's a lost case anyway.

I suggest you follow your own advice and just take the hit and learn...

 

[acpart]

The one you want to sell is obviously doing a lot better, though I think it could use more time with you to put on more weight. It certainly wouldn't hurt though to attempt to sell it now with full disclosure (about how you rescued it and how much better it's been doing). Based on my experiences trying to sell my non-rescue hatchlings and juvies, I don't know how much luck you'll have.

Aliza

 

[the funky gecko]

I would keep the healthy one longer but I really need sell her, because they are in this lousy little plastic container I setup for them. The reasons she needs to go is 1 I think she might be the reason Mango is not eating because of the size and age difference, 2 I have no money to send mango to the vet, and 3 is that they need a better home.

 

[LEOPARD1]

So a few weeks ago I received two unhealthy geckos, but now one looks like I can sell. Is she to thin? None of the money I get will go to me but instead to mango, the second gecko I got. I intend to keep mango because she has no claws so she can't climb. Mango is also a bit skinny so I am going to take her to a vet checkup. The money will also go to giving mango a proper tank. So do you think the first gecko can be sold?View attachment 36494View attachment 36495View attachment 36496
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Let me know if "Mango" makes a comeback. I always bet on the underdog. I just dont have time, patience, or heart to nurse or watch an animal suffer.

I am whole heartedly rooting for you. I have a D.V.M Article on Reptile Euthenasia if it comes to it. I have referred to over the years. The methods are never "ideal". I dont keep vials of phenobarbital around anymore so Its the best article I have.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

I would keep the healthy one longer but I really need sell her, because they are in this lousy little plastic container I setup for them. The reasons she needs to go is 1 I think she might be the reason Mango is not eating because of the size and age difference, 2 I have no money to send mango to the vet, and 3 is that they need a better home.

How about setting up both your rescues up individually --- just 2 setups like the one you have now? That will test your theory to see whether Mango feels bullied. It's cheaper than a vet visit. You could use heat cables to heat the second enclosure.