Is this poo ok?

G_leopard

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Hi! I know my post is not the kind of post everyone could want to read!
But im new to reptiles and I want to know if these kind of faeces are healty faeces, they are from my hatcling leopards:
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LZRDGRL

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It's okay. It sometimes is a bit watery like that, and if you use paper towel, you notice it even more. I use tile and clay, so it's usually dried up when I see it. You only need to worry if it's completely runny, but this is solid.

If you're ever in doubt, you can put alu foil in the corner where he usually poops, let him poop on there, and take it as a fresh sample to the vet (alu foil doesn't absorb the water like paper towel). You can also put it in the fridge for a few hours and then take it to the vet (if you need to wait for an appointment). Just ask for a "fecal stain" under the microscope (don't bring in the gecko). It's under 20 dollars, and if there are any parasites, they'll most likely be detected. (Not always, because some only are visible at certain stages in their cycle, and for things like crypto, you'd need extra tests, but you can be maybe 80% sure that everything is okay).

Chrissy
 

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