Emergency gecko missing legs

[DoubleZ]

So, what you're saying is you put the gecko, cage furnishings and all, in a moving van? It didn't occur to you that things would shift and possibly kill your pet?

 

[thestack510]

IMO the best thing to do would be to put this Leo out of it's misery. It was very irresponsible to move the enclosure, furnishings, Leo, and all in a moving vehicle without considering that the Leo could be crushed. I guess common sense isn't so common after all (though I realize you are young, you live and you learn). I feel sorry for the Leo. I hope at the very least you learn a little something from this whole experience. I'm biting my tongue so hard right now. Your Leo is suffering, be humane. I suggest no more pets until you are ready to be responsible for their well being. I was really hoping this was just a troll. :thumbsdown: I apologize if this seems a bit harsh, but this was totally preventable.

 

[Master_Lazell]

This is sickening that this happened. :main_angry:
What were you thinking doing something so foolish? I sure hope you dont
have any children anytime soon. I dont understand how someone could
be so irresponsible to just put their pet in such danger.

I recently moved 1200 miles, and throughout the ENTIRE drive from louisiana
to virginia, I used enough common sense to use a shoebox and put my gecko
in it, and at the hotel is when I put him in the cage with water and food.

In addition to the worst case scenario, which happened, the contents of this
cage could have been damaged, or the cage may have been damaged...Did
none of these things make you think, "Hey maybe I should secure my cargo?"

I think that perhaps you should give your gecko to somebody willing to actually take care of it or let somebody else make the decision for you on having it put down. You are obviously not responsible enough to do either one.:main_angry: I am sorry if I am coming off like a jerk but this easily
preventable injury just really upsets me. Please, use common sense in
a vehicle and with your belongings.:main_angry:

 

[DoubleZ]

Please have this gecko put down. There is no way it can live even a semblance of a normal life. An immobile gecko is a very sad gecko.

 

[Haligren]

This is sickening that this happened. :main_angry:
What were you thinking doing something so foolish? I sure hope you dont
have any children anytime soon. I dont understand how someone could
be so irresponsible to just put their pet in such danger.

I recently moved 1200 miles, and throughout the ENTIRE drive from louisiana
to virginia, I used enough common sense to use a shoebox and put my gecko
in it, and at the hotel is when I put him in the cage with water and food.

In addition to the worst case scenario, which happened, the contents of this
cage could have been damaged, or the cage may have been damaged...Did
none of these things make you think, "Hey maybe I should secure my cargo?"

I think that perhaps you should give your gecko to somebody willing to actually take care of it or let somebody else make the decision for you on having it put down. You are obviously not responsible enough to do either one.:main_angry: I am sorry if I am coming off like a jerk but this easily
preventable injury just really upsets me. Please, use common sense in
a vehicle and with your belongings.:main_angry:

While I can sympathize with how you feel about this situation, I think perhaps you should go a little easier on her. She's just a kid. I'm actually more miffed at her parents that they weren't the ones who realized what might happen.

 

[Khrysty]

While I can sympathize with how you feel about this situation, I think perhaps you should go a little easier on her. She's just a kid. I'm actually more miffed at her parents that they weren't the ones who realized what might happen.

Look, "kid" she may be, but she said she just moved "back" in with her parents--she can't be much younger than I am and possibly is a bit older--and I've got sense enough to make sure my animals are safe when I move.

As I recall, she also mentioned that she has another gecko. I'm surprised that one is okay.

My advice for her: put the mangled, now paralyzed gecko down. He can't live a good life. He can't live much of a life at all at this point.

And for your second gecko: Be a little more careful. If you can't think of the consequences of your actions, you may need to consider giving it to a new home before you accidentally hurt this one too.


I'm sorry that this happened. Sorry for you, and the guilt you must feel, and also sorry for your gecko. Let this just be a lesson, okay? Hopefully, you've learned and nothing like this will ever happen to an animal in your care again.

 

[JordanAng420]

I agree...I think we should all kinda relax a little. It sounds like she knows she made a mistake or two. I know we're all a little on edge in light of the fraud regarding lost animals in an alleged fire.

The vet said there was nothing he could do..I said should i put the gecko to sleep, he said that was my call to make.

She is considering euthanasia. At least she CALLED the vet. A lot of people wouldn't have bothered.

And I agree with whoever posted this before, what would this person gain even if this WAS a lie? Maybe a little bit of attention, and thats it? Big deal. She's not asking for free expensive morphs or anything.

 

[Blizzard Lizard]

How are people still believing this story?

 

[larry26]

I was looking through this persons threads and she had asked a question about moving with a geck and people gave her many ways to do it but apparently she didnt think much of it. Also it seem like alot of her posts are irrelevant, i think you guys should check them out.

 

[Lady_Kiya]

Everybody is attacking her, and it is not going to have a positive outcome, nor will it change the outcome of the obvious tragic situation. While placing the gecko, enclosure and all into the moving van all together was not the best thing to do you have to realize her age. I am sure she already feels horrible that her pet is hurt and she may have to make a difficult decision to let it go.

This is why people, especially people her age, give up on hobbies or things they love and never look back. They get told hurtful things, in this case being an irresponsible owner, or that you hope she doesn't have kids anytime soon? Are you kidding me? That was uncalled for. She did not post here to be critizied. She came to have support and hopefully get some answers or advice on what to do. While the initial post was lacking a lot of information for us to understand, clearly she does not clearly understand what happened.

I understand you are all worried and concerned about the gecko, don't get me wrong. I just don't think this is the best way to handle it. She made a mistake, something everyone does. Next time she will know what not to do.

 

[Khrysty]

Everybody is attacking her, and it is not going to have a positive outcome, nor will it change the outcome of the obvious tragic situation. While placing the gecko, enclosure and all into the moving van all together was not the best thing to do you have to realize her age. I am sure she already feels horrible that her pet is hurt and she may have to make a difficult decision to let it go.

This is why people, especially people her age, give up on hobbies or things they love and never look back. They get told hurtful things, in this case being an irresponsible owner, or that you hope she doesn't have kids anytime soon? Are you kidding me? That was uncalled for. She did not post here to be critizied. She came to have support and hopefully get some answers or advice on what to do. While the initial post was lacking a lot of information for us to understand, clearly she does not clearly understand what happened.

I understand you are all worried and concerned about the gecko, don't get me wrong. I just don't think this is the best way to handle it. She made a mistake, something everyone does.

Jessie, just how old do you think she is? I want to know why everyone seems to think she's so young.

Though my question is irrelevant. I agree no one should be attacking her. It's mean.

 

[Lady_Kiya]

Regardless of her age, no one should be attacking her the way they are. I know everyone is thinking of the geckos well being and that is understandable. But at the same time consider the poor girls feelings. She may lose this pet.. that is heart breaking enough to deal with knowing it very possibly could have been prevented let alone having to deal with all the harsh criticisms. Making comments about hoping she does not have children? Come on now, grow up and learn to have respect for people. If she did this TO CAUSE the gecko harm, it would be different. I could understand the anger in that case. However, some people do not think of the harm in certain situations right away. It is something that can happen to everyone. In addition there could have been a number of things that caused her to place them in the truck in their environments, perhaps time constraints?
(Not saying this directly to you Khrysty)

I am not positive on her age. Noticed someone else say she was young. Assumed that person knew her age.

 

[Khrysty]

Regardless of her age, no one should be attacking her the way they are. I know everyone is thinking of the geckos well being and that is understandable. But at the same time consider the poor girls feelings. She may lose this pet.. that is heart breaking enough to deal with knowing it very possibly could have been prevented let alone having to deal with all the harsh criticisms. Making comments about hoping she does not have children? Come on now, grow up and learn to have respect for people. If she did this TO CAUSE the gecko harm, it would be different. I could understand the anger in that case. However, some people do not think of the harm in certain situations right away. It is something that can happen to everyone. In addition there could have been a number of things that caused her to place them in the truck in their environments, perhaps time constraints?

I am not positive on her age. Noticed someone else say she was young. Assumed that person knew her age.

You're sort of just repeating yourself, now. Your overall point was heard and I hope everyone else agrees that we shouldn't have jumped down her throat the way we did. Let's all drop it now, alright. We're not saying anything useful to her so why continue the thread? Chastising other members, or getting angry with her for carelessness are both irrelevant to the thread.

 

[Haligren]

Look, "kid" she may be, but she said she just moved "back" in with her parents--she can't be much younger than I am and possibly is a bit older--and I've got sense enough to make sure my animals are safe when I move.

As I recall, she also mentioned that she has another gecko. I'm surprised that one is okay.

My advice for her: put the mangled, now paralyzed gecko down. He can't live a good life. He can't live much of a life at all at this point.

And for your second gecko: Be a little more careful. If you can't think of the consequences of your actions, you may need to consider giving it to a new home before you accidentally hurt this one too.


I'm sorry that this happened. Sorry for you, and the guilt you must feel, and also sorry for your gecko. Let this just be a lesson, okay? Hopefully, you've learned and nothing like this will ever happen to an animal in your care again.

Oops. I thought she was younger. I must've skipped that part. My bad.

 

[Akayana]

I've been following this topic as it's grown and truthfully, it sounds to me like someone who knows they've done something wrong and doesn't want to fess up for it. I am one of the many younger people on this forum and age doesn't mean a lot at all. Even I know placing ANY animal into the back of a van or truck while moving is a stupid idea. I think this person knows exactly what happened and what caused it but because it was her own mistake that might have hurt the gecko she acts like she doesn't. She only wants advice for fixing it. (IF the story is - in fact- true.)
Many members here are going to point out the obvious mistakes she's made but I do believe they are doing it for her own good. She didn't realize or see the possible harm that would come from her actions so now people are going to tell her what she did wrong. Harsh or not if one doesn't take responsibility for their mistakes made I agree they shouldn't be trusted with the responsibilities in the first place.
And my advice to GeckoQueen, take the poor things to a vet. (Yes, take both of them, if it was an illness that caused it your other gecko may be next.)

 

[Kellyr]

Wow that was a lot to read!! I think that maybe.. since the gecko was in its shed box... and might not have been checked up on for a little.. he could have possibly had some stuck shed around the leg?? If its possible to lose digits from this could a bad case cut off circulation to an entire leg??? (especially a thin leg) in extremely dry air perhaps? I am not in any way attacking anyone, just trying to make sense of this. Maybe the move did worsen the case, maybe the log did injure the gecko, but with no blood the leg could not have been severed off... it may just have been two separate injuries.. noticed at the same time after the move was over :main_huh:

 

[larry26]

Im thinking that maybe just the toes fell off from stuck shed and the owner is making its seem like the wole leg came off. I am almost certain that if the leg fell off no matter how it happend there would be atleast alittle blood.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I don't know what to think about this situation. Part of me feel like this is a 'trolling' type post/thread, and the other part of me is crying inside that a gecko may have suffered a trauma due to neglect and lack of concern during transporting it.

At any rate, it is a sad thing to think a gecko lost a limb and the use of another limb when it could have been easily prevented with common sense.