Leopard Gecko with Cleft Lip?

[tlbowling]

I just got a female sunglow delivered to me today...Im not saying who from ...YET...(waiting to see if he will resolve it). Anyway, I believe she has a cleft lip or deformed nostril, or mishaped upper lip? Really looks like a cleft lip to me? like the upper lip goes up into the nostril? Otherwise looks healthy, very pretty orange color, but Im REALLY upset about this. I paid with paypal, thinking I was covered, but I hear youre only covered if its purchased thru e-bay:main_no: I'll try to post some pix later tonight...I actually feel sick about this, and angry:main_angry:The guy I bought her from is a VET! He should've seen this! I unfortunately only ever saw pix of her from above (camera stratigically placed?) Never a facial shot. (learned my lesson anyway) My whole purpose of getting her was to breed her, but I wont breed her if she has a deformity that will be passed on to babies...I looked up cleft lip on leopard geckos online...but found nothing! Has anyone ever heard of this before?

 

[JordanAng420]

Got any pics? Before you go into further detail about this, I suggest you get together all your email correspondance and such that you have with this person and posting your experience, photos and emails on Fauna's Board of Information.

http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13

Make sure you read the rules before posting over there.

 

[acpart]

I have seen pictures from someone who had a gecko with a nostril deformity, so it can happen. I can't see how a breeder could not notice something like this, though I have to admit that I had a gecko who was missing a few toes and it took me weeks to notice (but I did, long before it was old enough to sell). I hope this person does right by you.

Aliza

 

[Keith N]

Yeah just make sure don't post it here as I do believe it is not allowed. Maia provided the link to post it. Like she said make sure you have all you ducks lined up before you post. I hope it works out for you

 

[tlbowling]

Yeah just make sure don't post it here as I do believe it is not allowed. Maia provided the link to post it. Like she said make sure you have all you ducks lined up before you post. I hope it works out for you

Dont worry Im not going to mention any names, my mouth is zipped!:lipsrsealed: Apparently it slipped his mind to mention anything to me, but he said to rest assured, she wasn't born that way (not genetic), and that it was due to a "nip on the nose" from one of her siblings. He offered me a total refund, and also said he'd pay to have me send her back. He apologized up and down. So I do believe he's sorry. I'll still post some pix when I get the chance. To see what everyone else thinks.

 

[tlbowling]

I have pix, but when I try to upload them, it says my files are too large. If anyone can help me...I'll post some pix.

 

[Brewboy74]

Using a mac or PC?

 

[tlbowling]

Using a mac or PC?

PC

 

[Khrysty]

Open them in a photo editing program or even paint if that's all you've got, and manually shrink the size of the picture down. The file size shrinks, then, too. My digital camera takes pictures too big to upload to GF too so that's what I end up doing.

 

[tlbowling]

Open them in a photo editing program or even paint if that's all you've got, and manually shrink the size of the picture down. The file size shrinks, then, too. My digital camera takes pictures too big to upload to GF too so that's what I end up doing.

Thanks Khrysty...Im going to try doing that now.

 

[tlbowling]

OK Finally...Here are the pix...I want everyone to know, the breeder says its NOT genetic, she was NOT born that way, and its from a nip on the nose from one of her siblings. Its also on the other side of her nostril (but not as bad). I didnt believe him at first, but now Im starting to, because the other nostril looks like it maybe getting better (not as red or sore looking)...but I wanted to get everyone elses thoughts too.

 

[tlbowling]

Open them in a photo editing program or even paint if that's all you've got, and manually shrink the size of the picture down. The file size shrinks, then, too. My digital camera takes pictures too big to upload to GF too so that's what I end up doing.

You're awesome Khrysty...Thank you so much for teaching me that:main_thumbsup:

 

[LeopardGeckoGirlie]

I think it looks like an injury. What a cutie though!!