Calcium Pockets

[CSMGecko]

I know calcium pockets aren't a huge deal but I was curious on how to get rid of them? I removed the calicum from eat of the cages that have the calcium pockets 3 total, all different weights. I noticed one today and removed the calcium today but the other 2 have had no calcium in their tanks for a week now but still have the pockets. Any ideas?

 

[CSMGecko]

Really no thoughts people?

 

[BGalloway]

Just wait? I really don't know what to say other than wait. My leo's pockets go down after a while, it just takes time. I don't cut him off from calcium completely though, I just cut back on how much he gets.

 

[CSMGecko]

I hear you. I just wasn't sure if there was something else I could do such as supplement to help the body absorb the calcium. I use D3 occasionally so I don't want to give them more D3 than I already am. I didn't cut them off calcium completely, still dusting but they don't have the dish for 24/7 access anymore.

 

[aslchick1]

What are calcium pockets? I have a Leo, but have never heard that term

 

[CSMGecko]

Calcium pockets are formed behind the legs if a leo has too much calcium in their system. Basically a back-up stores area. They look like a cyst or a blister behind right behind the legs. Usually the front legs from my experience.

 

[gitrdone0420]

With mine, I just remove the calcium dishes from the tank and dust very lightly on their feeders until I notice the pockets going down.

 

[Vegas_Eric]

Can we get a picture of calcium pockets on a leo please!

 

[GeckoNub]

Mine all had pockets a few months back. I left the calcium in the cage but stopped dusting feeders and they have mostly gone.

This could also be because they arent eating much at the moment but i think if you just cut back on the calcium they should go on their own

 

[jumper]

 

[StopperExotics]

Those pockets behind the legs aren't necessarily "calcium" pockets, but fat stores. Therefore, to cut those down, cut down on the amount of food, and regulate how much fat they are intaking. IE: If you treat with wax worms once a week, cut that down for those animals that receive those.

 

[jumper]

:main_thumbsup:

 

[roger]

my different leos over the last 25 years have had calcium deposits with no ill effects.Even if u lower their intake they still have them.i look at them as a positive sign.All my leos are big and healthy

 

[Stomlin35]

Those pockets behind the legs aren't necessarily "calcium" pockets, but fat stores. Therefore, to cut those down, cut down on the amount of food, and regulate how much fat they are intaking. IE: If you treat with wax worms once a week, cut that down for those animals that receive those.

If it was fat, wouldn't it just go into the tail?

 

[CSMGecko]

I would have to agree with everyone. They do seem to come and go. I think maybe on one of my females it could be fat pockets because she is a little on the heavy side but I have regulated her food a little and she has gone in weight the pockets decreased as well. With my male I think they were calcium pockets because I took out the calcium dish for a few days and they went down as well.
I am not going to worry about it as long as they maintaining weight and being healthy.