help needed

[hyrossf]

A gecko keeper asked me for help, because his female gecko is not eating - I told him she's probably ovulating and asked him for a pic.
Here it is:

I still think it's ovulating, you can see a faint ovulation under the dark spot - but I really want to hear your opinion. Also what do you think that dark spot is?

 

[Ozy]

That substrate is not good for a leo. He needs to take that crap out and put her on paper towels. When's the last time she pooped? How is the tank heated? Her stomach looks bloated to me.

 

[hyrossf]

Yeah, I'm against sand too, long ago I lost a gecko because of it, so now I always tell everybody that sand can be quiet unhealthy. As far as I know the gecko is pooping well, but she's loosing weight. I'm hoping for a better pic, because it's really difficult to help remotely. Any other opinions?

 

[DrCarrotTail]

Its hard to see if she's ovulating from that picture. If she hasn't been with a male, ovulation may put her off her food for a few weeks but shouldn't cause her to lose more than 10% of her body weight. I would suggest removing the sand, giving everything a good scrub down, making sure all temperatures are good and she has the three hides she needs (moist, warm and cool) and monitor her eating and weight closely for a few weeks. If she continues to lose weight or if she's already lost more than 10% of her body weight I would suggest a visit to the vet.

 

[Ozy]

+1 to the doc. My girl ovulated, didn't really lose any weight to speak of, even though she didn't eat for like 3 weeks.. Now she's back to destroying her superworms and roaches. lol