Nose Congestion

[Gecko_Maniac]

I have a gecko whos nose sounds like it may be "stuffy" or something. Whenever it breathes out it sounds as if like small snot bubbles or something pop. I have taken her to the vet and they just said keep giving her calcium with d3 and it may help. I found that information rather common sense and a waste of time. I was really hoping someone can shed some information that may help me get her better. Her cage temps are 92 on hot side 75-80 on the cool. She eats maybe 1 mealie a night for the past 2 weeks, but was eating an average of 3-5. She has not been breed nor is she ovulating. Has not been introduced to any new leos to catch something from them. And is fed the same worms as all the others, who have no symptoms of anything. I just really would like some information on how I can help her. Warm soaks and calcium are my routine now, with little to no noticeable improvement. Thanks in advance everyone for your help.

 

[Srt14292]

I would say that is a respiratory infection by the sounds of it.
I think you should take your gecko to a different vet get a second opinion and maybe some meds.

 

[Gecko_Maniac]

There are no other vets within the area. The nearest Herp vet is over 2 hours away. Is there anything I could do or get from local pet stores or anything? Do they eventually go away by themselves (the infection)? Like do their antibodies eventually beat it?

 

[Srt14292]

You could try lowering the humidity in the tank. Also try a product called Reptaid, you can order it from this link
http://www.reptaid.com/
It is made from all natural products and has proven to help things like RI's this is just a treatment, its not prescription so it is not guarenteed to work, but Its worth a shot if your only going to treat your leo at home.
I would also stop the warm soaks, unless your gecko seems to be impacted other then that it is more then likely just making it worse.

 

[Gecko_Maniac]

Thank you. I will try that. If she gets worse I will take her to the herp vet. Since she is still eating and pooping just fine i think she can shake it. I just wanted to know if i could help boost her recovery. Thanks a lot for your help.

 

[Srt14292]

Well a bottle of reptaid will do some good. That would be my reccomendation.
Your welcome mate.