Dark belly

[PaladinGirl]

I was noticing that my new little diablo blanco's belly appears slightly dark, sort of purplish. He is still very small (hatched on Jun. 8th). Is this something to worry about or is it just because his skin is so light? He is pooping and eating fine. As a NICU nurse, seeing a discolored belly makes me think perforated necrotizing enterocolitis....

 

[fl_orchidslave]

Diablos and any light colored gecko babies show their guts thru the thin translucent skin. Not just in their abdomen area, sometimes on their sides too. It's a bit alarming to see it the first time but nothing to worry about.

It's also a way to see that a new hatchling has started eating

 

[PaladinGirl]

Thanks so much. I was ready to rush him (or her) to the vet at the slightest doubt from an expert lol!