leopard gecko swollen toes??? and purple??? help!

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thepianoguy

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so i am pretty unexperinced with stuck sheds on leos...(i am a new owner and had this girl for only several months)...

one toe i saw is purple, and a slightly swollen and twistable(what i meant is, it felt real soft than the other toes...i am afraid it will ose its toe!" but the toe nail and the front part is white(does that meant healthy???) so i am pretty worried!!!

p.s: i had just removed the stuck shed a few days ago, now i am just checking to see if it is healthy or not...

i will post a picture later cause i have school. thanks for your help everyone!
 
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TheresaB.C

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That is probably an infected toe. Would have to see a photo to understand better. I am no reptile health expert at all, even after 6 years I am still learning.
 
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thepianoguy

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TheresaB.C said:
That is probably an infected toe. Would have to see a photo to understand better. I am no reptile health expert at all, even after 6 years I am still learning.
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thanks, will post a picture since i cant get her out now(sleeping), but do i need to get a vet(please don't!!!)?
 
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thepianoguy

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i gave it a warm bath afterwards, we'll see how it goes, but first of all,do anybody know if it is an infection? thanks!
 
Yoshi'smom

Yoshi'smom

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The photos aren't very clear... Is there a way that you can get some better photos?
From what I'm seeing, nothing seems to be too out of the ordinary though. Leopard geckos do have one digit on the back feet that seems like it's facing the wrong direction.
That being said, if you suspect something may be wrong, you should bring your gecko to a reptile savvy vet. They are the true experts.
 
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TheresaB.C

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give her a warm bath. Let the toes soak for a little while to let the skin moisten and loosen. Take a q-tip and gently begin to remove the shed on the toes. If the shed stays on the toes it will begin to restrict and she will eventually lose the toe. Keep an eye on her, if the toe begins to look infected, put a tiny bit of children's polysporin on it and seek a vet.
 
Yoshi'smom

Yoshi'smom

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The toes look fine to me. Other than that bit of stuck shed (which you can easily help her remove) they look like normal gecko toes.
 
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TheresaB.C

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I honestly cant tell if there is a bit of shed on that last toe or not. If your unable to get it off, visit a vet, see if you can have one of the vet techs take a look at it. Would recommend a veterinarian but they will cost to much and be busy. You could also take a visit to a local spca and see if any of the staff there can help.
 
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thepianoguy

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That toe is the fourth toe, and from my angle the toe is twistable, I highly doubt this guy will lose that toe eventually, I removed the stuck shed on there, so there are no sheds as I can see,... When the guy walk, or rest, that toe s not working, I mean, she don't use this toe as much...idk...

Can i get somewhere free to check? Thanks again!
 
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TheresaB.C

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SPCA may be able to do it for free. You would have to call and ask ahead of time. You could also look for wildlife rescues in your area, call them and see if they may be able to help.
 
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