Leo constipated. Helpp

[ReptileRy]

So my Leo hasnt pooped in almost a week. He wont eat either. What do you recommend I do?

 

[fl_orchidslave]

Dot some pharmacy grade mineral oil on your gecko's lips for it to lick. No other kind of oil. A warm bath helps too.

 

[ReptileRy]

I'll see if I can do that. He doesn't ever let me get near his face or touch him. But I'll try. Thanks.

 

[LeopardShade]

Make sure your temps are warm enough (90 to 95* F) for your gecko to be able to digest its food properly. Other than that, mineral oil and warm water soaks for about 10 minutes should help.

 

[ReptileRy]

It's 94 in there. I'm goin to get that oil tomorrow. But fir the baths. That's gonna be tough.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

A big margarine bowl will work for the bath, or any plastic container, in the sink. But either poke holes in the lid or stay with it so it doesn't escape an open container. Geckos are tricky that way.

 

[ReptileRy]

Mines quick. He doesn't let me pick him up unless there is food on my hand but when that's gone. So is he. So it's gonna be difficult.

 

[im faster]

A vet visit may be in order

 

[STUTFL]

For what it's worth, my leo will sometimes voluntarily walk into a container of water if it's freshly-poured and he's curious or about to shed. Maybe you could coax yours into water, at least just once?

 

[LeopardShade]

I think it's pretty safe to say that you can rule out impaction in your gecko's case, judging on your picture in your profile, it doesn't look like you have any loose substrate to be concerned about. Unless the place you got your gecko from kept him/her on a loose substrate... how long have you had your gecko?

 

[im faster]

Could have Moss in moist hide or could be feeding mealworms both COULD cause impaction

 

[rickmoss95]

I think it's pretty safe to say that you can rule out impaction in your gecko's case, judging on your picture in your profile, it doesn't look like you have any loose substrate to be concerned about. Unless the place you got your gecko from kept him/her on a loose substrate... how long have you had your gecko?

really??? because the avatar i see looks like it either has sand or that ground up bedding...and both DO cause impaction. and dennis also has a good point about the moist hide. i am personally not believing mealworms cause impaction very often. they are designed to eat different types of insects, so i think they can handle most insects...aside from the really hard shelled type insects(which most people dont feed to leos).

 

[LeopardShade]

Huh, well it looks like reptile carpet to me.

If you are housing your gecko on any type of loose substrate that could be why your gecko isn't defecating. Could possibly be impacted....

I still can't tell from the picture, it could be sand, could be carpet...

 

[ReptileRy]

I have no lose substrate in there at all. It is reptile carpet and paper towel in moist hide. He finally went today. But it's about as big as his head. I feel bad for him. ): I have had him for about 3 months. His about 7 inches now. I'll upload some new pics tomorrow.

I also just starTed feeding him crickets for the first time today. He seemed to love chasing them and catching them. he's eating those fine. Not mealworms anymore tho.

 

[LeopardShade]

Glad to hear he's doing fine now! Sure seems like it with the fresh appetite!

I'd monitor him for the next couple of days to make sure he's still fine and hopefully getting some more feces out of his system. If needed, you could still soak occasionally if you feel the need to, but I think just leaving the feisty guy alone for now will do! Best of luck!

 

[ReptileRy]

I wouldnt be able to get him into a bath anyway.. Haha. Thanks.