class gecko stuck shed before and after

[cslinca]

So this is what the geckos feet looked like when I discovered it in my sons science class

And this is after I carefully removed the layers of shed on her feet

left foot poor thing

Right foot not as bad as left foot

 

[BlackDiamondGeckos]

That's horrible. Did you end up taking it in?

 

[cslinca]

That's horrible. Did you end up taking it in?

No she lives in the classroom, but the teacher didnt know what to do for her. I went in to show my skink and crestie to the class and she asked me to help her gecko with its feet. She said she tried to help it but couldnt get the shed off. After a lot of soaking and tweezing I got it off and redid her setup which was on sand :main_angry: and didnt have a humid hide. She fixed it up so peekaboo will be ok once her feet heal. I know poor thing it broke my <3

 

[mainelygeckos]

aww poor lil guy..glad u were able to help it and educate the teacher on the proper care of geckos

 

[leonewbie]

Ow...looks like it hurts...glad you got to help it though

 

[M&I Gecko]

Good Job.

 

[Bellalee]

Oh my.. that looks horrible...

 

[LizMarie]

thats so sad at least he doesn't have the shed on him anymore.

I'm not a big fan of class pets. If you havn't done so already you should tell your sons teacher to keep an eye on those little feet because you don't want any infections b.c they look pretty bad.

 

[cslinca]

Yea I did tell her and Im going in tomorrow to check.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

WOW. Just by looking at the first photo I knew the gecko had been kept on sand. You did an amazing job... I'm glad the poor gecko didn't get dry gangrene.

 

[Kitsune]

Oh my goodness! The poor baby! =(((

 

[cslinca]

WOW. Just by looking at the first photo I knew the gecko had been kept on sand. You did an amazing job... I'm glad the poor gecko didn't get dry gangrene.

Really? do you think sand had something to do with it? Just asking bc I am new to the leo gecko world. I know sand is bad bc of impaction, but could it be a problem with shedding too? And yea I feel like if I didnt for some reason find and help the poor girl her feet would have eventually fallen off

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I know sand is bad bc of impaction, but could it be a problem with shedding too?

Absolutely! Most sand is silica-based, which is the same stuff that's in those little packets you find in new shoe boxes, purses, etc. to absorb moisture.

 

[Khrysty]

Absolutely! Most sand is silica-based, which is the same stuff that's in those little packets you find in new shoe boxes, purses, etc. to absorb moisture.

I didn't know that! That's horrible! Chock (chalk? chok?) that up to one more reason why NO leo should be kept on sand :main_yes:

 

[LizMarie]

Absolutely! Most sand is silica-based, which is the same stuff that's in those little packets you find in new shoe boxes, purses, etc. to absorb moisture.

You learn something new everyday! :main_thumbsup:

 

[Saphira]

oh that makes me hurt...poor thing. so glad you go it off and are keeping an eye on it..