Any reptiles expert here please? My leo is very ill ..

newuser111
newuser111 Posts: 40
edited September 23 in Chit-Chat
My leo (leopard gecko) has refused to eat or drink for the past 17 days. I'm not sure if he is ill or going through brumation, but he is so dehydrated that the left side of his head has sunken in!! :frown: If you have any advice please...

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  • sexylonglegs
    sexylonglegs Posts: 278
    take it to vet!
    does he have enough heat? warmth?
  • Sasha_Bear
    Sasha_Bear Posts: 625 Member
    I'm guessing taking it to the vet is the beast idea ever!
  • 2hdesign
    2hdesign Posts: 153
    VET! STAT! (wish I could offer more, but that doesn't sound good... hope he's okay)
  • believetoachieve
    believetoachieve Posts: 675 Member
    Exotics vets are hard to come by and VERY expensive. Sometimes it's impossible to bring a gecko there.

    How old is he? Have you tried changing the food type? Are your bulbs working properly and temperatures being monitored? Check humidity!!

    I have a golden gecko & a blue tongued skink :wink:
  • newuser111
    newuser111 Posts: 40
    Thanks everyone. Took him to the vet and he was force fed some food and medication. I've also increased the temperature... still not eating but hope he will be better in a few days. :ohwell:
  • newuser111
    newuser111 Posts: 40
    I have a golden gecko & a blue tongued skink :wink:

    Oh love the blue tongued skink! If I can afford an entire apartment on my own I'll keep one of those & a corn snake. :love:
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