Izzy's Mom
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Hi everyone,
I've owned crested geckos for over 10 years now, and my youngest is 8.5 years old now - his name is Dusty. I hatched him from an egg and have cared for him all his life.
Over the past week, I would always find him sleeping on his ledge, and I figured that was his new sleeping spot. I don't handle my geckos too often, so it wasn't until Saturday when I noticed that he was sleeping with his back legs hanging off the shelf that I reached in to help him into a more comfortable position. It was then I realized that his legs were not moving properly. They were weak and had tremors and could not support the weight of his body. Same with his front legs, although he can move them a bit better.
I moved him to a hospital tank, and have been hand-feeding for the last 2 days. He will eat and drink and seems alert and responsive, but he can't really move around - he just lays flat on his belly like a starfish.
My immediate concern is MBD, but I can't think HOW on earth he could get that. I have 5 geckos total, and all live in similar setups - live planted vivariums, with temps around 70-75 and humidity around 60-70. They only eat Pangea Crested Gecko diet (I buy about 5 different flavors and rotate, including one with insects in it). I've had them all for over 8 years and none of the others are having any issues.
I can treat for MBD, but i also don't want to overdose him if this is not the right diagnosis. I was able to get him a vet appointment this afternoon, but figured I would check here to see if anyone has any feedback.
I've owned crested geckos for over 10 years now, and my youngest is 8.5 years old now - his name is Dusty. I hatched him from an egg and have cared for him all his life.
Over the past week, I would always find him sleeping on his ledge, and I figured that was his new sleeping spot. I don't handle my geckos too often, so it wasn't until Saturday when I noticed that he was sleeping with his back legs hanging off the shelf that I reached in to help him into a more comfortable position. It was then I realized that his legs were not moving properly. They were weak and had tremors and could not support the weight of his body. Same with his front legs, although he can move them a bit better.
I moved him to a hospital tank, and have been hand-feeding for the last 2 days. He will eat and drink and seems alert and responsive, but he can't really move around - he just lays flat on his belly like a starfish.
My immediate concern is MBD, but I can't think HOW on earth he could get that. I have 5 geckos total, and all live in similar setups - live planted vivariums, with temps around 70-75 and humidity around 60-70. They only eat Pangea Crested Gecko diet (I buy about 5 different flavors and rotate, including one with insects in it). I've had them all for over 8 years and none of the others are having any issues.
I can treat for MBD, but i also don't want to overdose him if this is not the right diagnosis. I was able to get him a vet appointment this afternoon, but figured I would check here to see if anyone has any feedback.