Eggs or impaction??? Can't tell need help fast (picture!)

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I really need help, she hasn't pooped in so long, im really worried. Should I give her a lay box? Or does she not look like she has eggs?
 

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I'm no pro with leopard geckos but from what i've read and seen, that sounds and looks like impaction. What type of substrate do you use? And what are you feeding her?
 

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I'm no pro with leopard geckos but from what i've read and seen, that sounds and looks like impaction. What type of substrate do you use? And what are you feeding her?
She is on paper towels, and I feed crickets and superworms occasionally... My heat is at 84-90 during the day, My other gecko is fine, I don't know why she's impacted..
 

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She is on paper towels, and I feed crickets and superworms occasionally... My heat is at 84-90 during the day, My other gecko is fine, I don't know why she's impacted..

If they are in the same tank, and the other leo is a he then it very well could be eggs! Though maybe the superworms never fully passed through? This video might be of use to you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnQvma_OQ8o
 

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I have 2 females, Never fight, never territorial, it's like they dont exist to each other, so it can't be fertile eggs at least. I'm giving her olive oil daily right now with warm baths, might try the prune stuff too... I hope she makes it.
 

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I have 2 females, Never fight, never territorial, it's like they dont exist to each other, so it can't be fertile eggs at least. I'm giving her olive oil daily right now with warm baths, might try the prune stuff too... I hope she makes it.
I wouldn't recommend the prune thing, because I'm pretty sure bearded dragons have a different diet that isn't just tiny bugs. I would look up ways to cure impaction specifical for Leo's. You could always take her to a reptile vet!
 

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The appointment would be 115$ and that's money I just don't have. Mineral oil and extra virgin olive oil work apparently, I just started treated her with it so I'll wait a few days more.
 

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I do, I did a treatment and she finally pooped after a month! Gave her olive oil for a few days with constant baths. All is well, thanks everyone for the advice
 

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