StopperExotics
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So, I'm new here, but not new to the gecko world. However, I've never dealt with any of our geckos becoming impacted. So, here's the scenario. We have a breeding trio (who are sub-adults currently, but are planned for a breeding trio) of Enigmas. One of our females, and the male (Trinket (F) and Rocky (M)) are both impacted. We went on vacation to New Brunswick for 7 days, and had a friend feed our kids for us. We got back and Rocky and Trinket had both dropped weight drastically, and were very lethargic (Trinket was struggling from partial hind-end paralysis). I knew right away that we were dealing with impactions when I saw A) the large crickets running around their house, and B) the hardness and bruising on their stomachs. What I'm fearing is that he just thought it would be ok to feed EVERYONE the large crickets...?
This is what we've done so far:
Rocky has defecated twice, once mostly being urates. He however, passed some hard looking "wing" pieces from the large crickets (meant for our adults specifically). Trinket passed her first bit of fecies for the first time since we've been home; after a warm bath. So that's a good sign.
Is there anything I can do before tomorrow (when we have an appointment for them at our local vet)? Rocky is looking much better, has regained a lot of is vibrant colouration, has bright eyes, and isn't having trouble walking anymore. Trinket on the other hand, is looking much worse for wear.
Thanks for any help or suggestions you guys may have.
Natashya
This is what we've done so far:
- Warm baths (twice daily or more)
- Soft/liquid intensive food, including vegetable oil on the nose
- Baby food (veggie/fruit) and meal worms (4 each)
- Quarantined housing (separate for both)
Rocky has defecated twice, once mostly being urates. He however, passed some hard looking "wing" pieces from the large crickets (meant for our adults specifically). Trinket passed her first bit of fecies for the first time since we've been home; after a warm bath. So that's a good sign.
Is there anything I can do before tomorrow (when we have an appointment for them at our local vet)? Rocky is looking much better, has regained a lot of is vibrant colouration, has bright eyes, and isn't having trouble walking anymore. Trinket on the other hand, is looking much worse for wear.
Thanks for any help or suggestions you guys may have.
Natashya