Not pooping?

Britt005

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I may be over reacting but figured I'd ask...

My Rizzo hasn't pooped in like 4 or 5 days. She has eaten twice in this time and seems to have a healthy appetite. But I'm worried I haven't seen poop. I moved her to her new tank about..two weeks ago? The substrate is excavator clay - it's pretty solid. Some of it has crumbled, but crumbles are pretty big and I can't imagine she would have ingested them on accident by licking around. Her belly feels and looks normal, no dark spots, no swelling around the vent or anything.I gave her a warm soak and belly rub yesterday and was hoping she'd go overnight, but no dice. I didn't feel anything abnormal when I massaged her belly, but it does feel a little full. Is there anything else I can do? I've moved her back to her old tank with paper towels so it will be easier for me to see when she goes.

She has gone a few days without pooping before, but this is the longest so far. Her last poops were normal.
 

21lassk

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Has she pooped yet? I know my gecko has to eat quite a bit before she goes, so maybe that was/is the case?

If it continues, I would contact a vet.
 

Britt005

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Yes, she did! Took maybe another 2-3 days after this - I put a little dollop of olive oil on her nose, which I've seen recommended for geckos suffering from impaction. She wasn't impacted though, just a little constipated. Worked like a charm, she pooped that very night and has been perfectly regular ever since! Thanks for checking!
 
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