Leopard gecko poop issues

Elizabeth Freer

Well-known member
Ok, well he has stopped pooping for 2 days, so I can't do the whole " feel the poop" thing. I recently found out he was previously on sand in his old enclosure so it could be build up from that. How do I jumpstart his poop? And I currently have calcium+D3. So...

Ok, and can you give me a few brands of thermostats or does it have to be that one?

Hydrofarm's Jump Start thermostat that we recommend is the only inexpensive thermostat I know of that has a digital readout with a small metal probe.

I like Zoo Med's yellow digital thermometer with a probe: Amazon.com : Zoo Med Digital Terrarium Thermometer : Aquarium Thermometers : Pet Supplies Many GU leo keepers use this. PetCo, and PetSmart I think, both carry those digital thermometers. :)

Order both the thermostat and the thermometer from Amazon. If you take out a trial membership for Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping.

If you are ordering, would you also like suggestions for vitamins and vitamin D3 supplements? If you use Repashy's Calcium Plus, only 1 supplement is necessary.

Please share a photo of his belly.
 
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Ari86643

New member
I'm ordering it soon. And yes I would LOVE supplement recommendations. Today he pooped normally, 3 pieces. With urnate. I am just now starting to get the hang of him. Thank you guys so much for your help. I can't stress out enough how happy I am that you guys helped me. thank you. I'm excited to get to know my gecko and that he is happy as well as me. I'm so relieved. I'm still going to get him all that. I don't think it was impaction, I gave him less calcium and it kinda cleared up. Either way I'm going to make sure to prevent all things. Please give me advice. I'm a first time repti mom.
 

Zux

New member
You're more than welcome and you did the right thing in both contacting somebody for help and coming here.

You've done great so far and its an extremely good sign that he pooped normally so you're almost home free.

For a new owner I would highly recommend Repashy's 'Calcium Plus' it is both a Calcium Re-balancer and a Multivitamin all in one product.

Amazon.com : Repashy Calcium Plus - All Sizes - 3 Oz JAR : Pet Calcium Mineral Supplements : Pet Supplies

You can also find it at most any good Reptile Store.

Simply dust lightly every day (or if you prefer every second day for a while) and you can rest assured your Gecko will be getting everything he needs as it is specifically formulated to meet the needs of Leopard Geckos and allows keepers to supplement without the risk of under or overdosing what are in many cases synthetic supplements.

Do make sure to get the thermostat and thermometer like we suggested and don't make the mistake of thinking the issue has gone away by itself, him pooping normally has bought you both some time to get things sorted but if you don't the issue will return and next time it may well be worse.

Finally I strongly suggest (I know I probably made you do it twice already) you read Elizabeths painstakingly written Caresheet as it contains everything you 'need' to be doing for your Leo, if you follow everything that guide says you will both live a long happy life together. I have linked it again below.

http://www.geckosunlimited.com/comm...-macularius-demo-video-4-jan-2013-update.html

If you ever have any further questions, you know where to find me, or any of us here at GU now also.


Good Luck to you both !
 

Ari86643

New member
I've read it... THREE times. I really care for my gecko so I've been researching. I'm going to buy the thermostat and thermometer gun. So excited. Contact you if anything happens.
 
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