Baby Leo too Skinny?

[Jennasea]

Hello everyone,
I'm new to the reptile world, Ive been doing tons of research. But something is bothering me, I think one of my geckos is a bit malnourished. I brought her (Mango) 3 days ago at petco. Yesterday I brought another gecko, who is a perfect size. Mango is also very lethargic and Ash is curious and hyper. I'm not sure if it's just personality or lack of food. Please help me!

 

[Aimless]

that gecko looks very, very thin in the tail. I hope you are keeping your geckos separated in strict quarantine.

 

[Jennasea]

I separated them. Now what do I do? I'll try to feed it meal worms. If it doesn't work to the vet. but my dad wants me to give it back to the pet store instead of the vet. But I'm guessing when I return it petco will to try to sell it again and maybe kill it.

 

[acpart]

The choice is probably whether you return it to Petco and have it die there (or with someone else) or keep it and have it die at your house. Sorry to be so direct, but unfortunately, this is a consequence of getting geckos from Petco. You could take it back and ask if they can take it to their vet, but there's no guarantee.

Aliza

 

[Jennasea]

is this dot on ally something to worry about?

My leopard gecko is acting normal, active and last night ate mealworms. just worried about the dot. Not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing.

 

[Jennasea]

What is the gender

I have two leopard geckos brand new. Wanted to see what gender they are just in cause I have to buy two separate tanks.
these pictures are of two different geckos. I think it's girl and a boy. But because I'm a newbie idk.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Welcome aboard!

I can't tell their sexes from your pictures. Maybe they are too young to sex?

Sexing Leopard Geckos Leopard geckos become sexable at about 6 months old. Males can be distinguished from females by a distinct v-shaped row of pores and by bulges right under the vent.

• Click: Sexing Leopard Geckos

It's best to separate them right now. (On May 26th you posted that you had separated 2 leos.)

• If one of these leos has contagious health issues, the other one can get sick.
• If both are males, they'll know their sexes before we do and will fight to the death of the submissive leo. It's a grim sight.
• If you have a pair, the male will mate with the female way before she's mature (about 18 mo).
• Even 2 females can fight.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

My leopard gecko is acting normal, active and last night ate mealworms. just worried about the dot. Not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing.View attachment 41687View attachment 41686

That large spot is NOT normal. The largish dark spot could be related to the tail issues.

Is this one of the leos you recently got from Petco? If so, Petco has a 14 day (?) warranty. They have vets that can check this out under warranty.

Please continue this thread for this leo. Then whoever posts has complete info. It's difficult to follow this leo's health on multiple threads.

 

[Hilde]

Jennasea, I moved your threads into the correct forum and combined them, since it's about the same geckos and is probably all related. It's much easier to have it all in one thread.

 

[Jennasea]

Actually the dot has gotten smaller!! That's good right? She still eats and is active

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Actually the dot has gotten smaller!! That's good right? She still eats and is active

I'm glad the dot is smaller. That IS good.

Is she growing?