Hi, my leopard gecko has had some sperm plugs since like August or September, can’t fully remember.
We, for a while, thought it was just because it was because of mating season or something, until my other leopard gecko got sperm plugs and one was sticking out. He had it since June but my mom told me (she takes care of his stuck shed since he has shedding problems as a rescue) but I never thought anything of it until I actually saw it and it dawned on me.
Since I am a patreon of Leopard Gecko YT, I asked her and she said it could possibly be sperm plugs. I took him to the vet and it was, they removed him.
The thing is, his are super easy to remove. But my other one’s are not. I’m pretty certain they’re impacted.
My worry is if it could kill him? We have a vet appointment on the 2nd of February, and that’s the soonest we can get unless we go to a vet we know won’t help.
He’s acting a bit lethargic and isn’t as adventurous as usual. He’s currently laying on my leg. His eyes look very tired too. I don’t know if maybe he’s just a bit sleepy today or if its due to the sperm plugs.
he is moving around a little now but still a little odd.
None of his plugs are sticking out. They are horrible impacted, I’ve watched so many videos and tutorials and tried so hard to get them out and all it’s doing it causing him horrible pain.
After I try to remove him he is completely exhausted and in pain and I really can’t do it to him anymore, it breaks my heart and I love him with everything in me and I really cannot hurt him. I can’t imagine losing him.
TD,DR: Can impacted sperm plugs left for months kill a gecko, and will he be okay until the 2nd? Also any special ways to somehow remove a impacted sperm plug?
Thank you to anyone who responds I really need help rn I feel awful
We, for a while, thought it was just because it was because of mating season or something, until my other leopard gecko got sperm plugs and one was sticking out. He had it since June but my mom told me (she takes care of his stuck shed since he has shedding problems as a rescue) but I never thought anything of it until I actually saw it and it dawned on me.
Since I am a patreon of Leopard Gecko YT, I asked her and she said it could possibly be sperm plugs. I took him to the vet and it was, they removed him.
The thing is, his are super easy to remove. But my other one’s are not. I’m pretty certain they’re impacted.
My worry is if it could kill him? We have a vet appointment on the 2nd of February, and that’s the soonest we can get unless we go to a vet we know won’t help.
He’s acting a bit lethargic and isn’t as adventurous as usual. He’s currently laying on my leg. His eyes look very tired too. I don’t know if maybe he’s just a bit sleepy today or if its due to the sperm plugs.
he is moving around a little now but still a little odd.
None of his plugs are sticking out. They are horrible impacted, I’ve watched so many videos and tutorials and tried so hard to get them out and all it’s doing it causing him horrible pain.
After I try to remove him he is completely exhausted and in pain and I really can’t do it to him anymore, it breaks my heart and I love him with everything in me and I really cannot hurt him. I can’t imagine losing him.
TD,DR: Can impacted sperm plugs left for months kill a gecko, and will he be okay until the 2nd? Also any special ways to somehow remove a impacted sperm plug?
Thank you to anyone who responds I really need help rn I feel awful