Bubble behind my gecko's front legs?

[calin]

Hello guys and girls! I've had my gecko for about 2 months now but I'm still a noob and learning :main_thumbsup:. A few days ago I noticed she had this bubble behind her front legs on both sides. It's mostly there when her leg is contracted. Then when she stretches it it goes away. So when she walks it looks like it comes and goes. It feels very soft, almost like air. Is this just the way a gecko's skin is, or should I be worried? I really don't know if she's always had this or not, but I just noticed it a few days ago :main_huh:

It was really hard to get a good picture of it because she was very active and wouldn't sit still. And yes, she is missing 2 toes on her front right foot....that's how I bought her

And a shot of her walking around my bed this morning just for the heck of it

 

[LeapinLizards]

Don't worry Calin, that is a sign of a healthy gecko. It is a calcium deposit

 

[supperl]

as far as I know it could also be fat?

 

[GECKO DUDE]

I knew it was a sign of good health. I didnt know it was a calcium deposit though.

 

[calin]

Don't worry Calin, that is a sign of a healthy gecko. It is a calcium deposit

Pheww!!! Good to know, thanks a lot!

that's a big relief haha

So that's where the calcium I give her is stored? :main_huh:

 

[LeapinLizards]

Yes Thorsten is correct...it could also be a fat pocket, forgot to mention that! Either way, it is nothing to be worried about.

 

[Haligren]

Ha! I just asked the same thing in another thread. XD

 

[calin]

Ha! I just asked the same thing in another thread. XD

dang it, I just saw that now!! :main_laugh:

ooops...

 

[Haligren]

dang it, I just saw that now!! :main_laugh:

ooops...

It's alright. I'd imagine it's a pretty common concern for newbs like us.

 

[Gregg M]

Fatty tissue is not translucent... If you put a light up to those pit bubbles you can see through them... This is how you know they are not fat pockets... The general belief is that it is calcium storage but I do not think it has ever been clinically proven...