Leopard.Geckerz
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First off, no, she's not a gecko from a pet store that I felt bad for.. Not that I am against doing that, and have myself purchased an A.F.T with MBD from a local shop because I have a bleeding heart.. but this girl has a story of her own.
My good friend Marc, runs a Red-Eared Slider rescue here in Ontario and as his popularity has grown, he's started receiving requests to take in other exotics. He contacted me about his new gecko and I of course, asked to see pictures. I was appalled. This is what he sent me;
My heart stopped. I told him that honestly that gecko may not have much time left & also that it wasn't going to eat those cubes. (lol) Following my advice he quickly offered dusted crickets by hand and the gecko ate them right up. The next day she was able to catch them herself. She's been eating almost daily since. (This was thirteen days ago that he recieved her) I offered to take her in, since Marc has his hands full already and sweet as he is, isn't a Leo expert. (Nor do I claim to be, but I know a bit more, and don't have dozens of RES to also care for)
So... I picked her up today. She has some odd scars along her body and a lot of skin on her toes. She'll be having warm baths to try and help the toe skin every day, commencing tomorrow. She's freaked out enough for today.
Wish me luck?
Oh, and if you are interested in tracking her progress, I've set up a Facebook group.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=339046226484
I'll be posting weekly updates including pictures and weights.
My good friend Marc, runs a Red-Eared Slider rescue here in Ontario and as his popularity has grown, he's started receiving requests to take in other exotics. He contacted me about his new gecko and I of course, asked to see pictures. I was appalled. This is what he sent me;
My heart stopped. I told him that honestly that gecko may not have much time left & also that it wasn't going to eat those cubes. (lol) Following my advice he quickly offered dusted crickets by hand and the gecko ate them right up. The next day she was able to catch them herself. She's been eating almost daily since. (This was thirteen days ago that he recieved her) I offered to take her in, since Marc has his hands full already and sweet as he is, isn't a Leo expert. (Nor do I claim to be, but I know a bit more, and don't have dozens of RES to also care for)
So... I picked her up today. She has some odd scars along her body and a lot of skin on her toes. She'll be having warm baths to try and help the toe skin every day, commencing tomorrow. She's freaked out enough for today.
Wish me luck?
Oh, and if you are interested in tracking her progress, I've set up a Facebook group.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=339046226484
I'll be posting weekly updates including pictures and weights.
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