Raptor Rescue. IMPACTION help? (video) :(

[BellaTheBellAlbino]

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[Pinky81]

You have a little "snake eye" gecko! Her eyes are fine. She does look impacted, and if you can I would recommend you take her to the vet. What you can do in the mean time is what you stated above except don't be afraid to let her soak for 15-25minutes in a warm bath. When my juvi ate a piece of moss i would make a warm bath in a gladware tub, put her into it and fill the sink with warm water and let the tub sit in that water. What that does is prevents your tub water from going cold while you have your Leo in the bath. she does look dehydrated so I wouldn't be afraid to soak her atleast twice daily. I did drop of oil in AM then a 20min soak and a drop of oil in PM with a 20min soak for 3-4 days till she pooped out the moss. My next question for you..is she pooping. If she is NOT pooping don't try to feed her, your just stressing her out.

First and foremost she needs to see a vet! Good luck with her!

 

[animeavatar]

I have a question. Do you let the gecko drink the drop of oil?

 

[reps4life]

I know you brought her home with good intentions, but imo she is beyond home care and needs a vet right away!

 

[reps4life]

That's a plus but there is still a chance of partial impaction, parasites, low calcium levels or infection.
I noticed in the video the crickets were not dusted. In her situation if she accepts any crickets make sure they are dusted with calcium with D.
As a last resort some regular vets can treat at least minor problems like parasites and dehydration. Of course they have to be willing to see them. In an emergency situation in the past I have had to take one of my reptiles to a regular vet and he was treated successfully. Some regular vets will contact colleagues which specialize in reptiles and get advice.

 

[BellaTheBellAlbino]

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[BellaTheBellAlbino]

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[grboxa]

sorry no one can help you man, I wish I could. Whats the update?

 

[BellaTheBellAlbino]

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[Pinky81]

Of course she's still skinny your feeding turkey baby food and a few waxworms! You have had people on here try to help you...TAKE HER TO A VET! ANY VET!

 

[Syn]

Several members on here have suggested or even told you to take your gecko to a vet, yet you continue to try to self-treat a problem that is obviously beyond your help. Why?

Take your gecko to a vet or give it to someone who will.

 

[grboxa]

i know you said you have no vets that specialize in reptiles, but there has to be...it might be far but if you want this one saved you have to make the trip, there must be herp vets somewhere in your reigion...it wouldnt make sense not to because reptiles are sold in your reigion correct?

 

[BellaTheBellAlbino]

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[kizzer182]

From situations iv been in the advise I got would be: check your temps as belly heat helps them digest there food, might not be warm enough, bath her in warm water, don't feed her for 2days, give her time to adjust to her environment, experiment with different foods, worst case scenario if she/he is pooping but not eating you may need to force feed until he/she is up to strength

 

[kizzer182]

This might sound strange 2 but my SHT won't eat under normal light try in a darker place, mine likes to attack the shadow that's how I get him to eat. Some people may think thats strange but its true lol

 

[Pinky81]

PAY ATTENTION CLOSELY!!!

Drive the 2 hours to the VET! Or don't own reptiles! ALL emergency vet clinics take reptiles, they may not know everthing about them but they have resources to tap into to treat. Also the ASPCA in New York will have vets experienced in herps or can tell you where to go. One thing is for sure you should NOT own these animals if you aren't willing to drive the 2 hours to get vet attention. Im sorry if you think we are being harsh but some times the truth is tough to swallow!

And let me also add that FORCE feeding is the WORST thing you could do right now!!! One if she is impacted you are adding to the crap that is plugging her up! 2nd Forcing a Leo to eat does more harm then good most of the time! Its a ton of stress on a already stressed animal.

 

[sunshinegeckos]

PAY ATTENTION CLOSELY!!!

Drive the 2 hours to the VET! Or don't own reptiles! ALL emergency vet clinics take reptiles, they may not know everthing about them but they have resources to tap into to treat. Also the ASPCA in New York will have vets experienced in herps or can tell you where to go. One thing is for sure you should NOT own these animals if you aren't willing to drive the 2 hours to get vet attention. Im sorry if you think we are being harsh but some times the truth is tough to swallow!

And let me also add that FORCE feeding is the WORST thing you could do right now!!! One if she is impacted you are adding to the crap that is plugging her up! 2nd Forcing a Leo to eat does more harm then good most of the time! Its a ton of stress on a already stressed animal.

+1 said better than I could

 

[kizzer182]

This lad don't look old enough to drive, then again Americans can drive at a younger age than us. I'm sure he has read your posts I agree a vet should be seen. but for what Eva reason it is, (personal reasons) this guy can't take him 2 the vets. He's trying everything he can.

 

[Pinky81]

This lad don't look old enough to drive, then again Americans can drive at a younger age than us. I'm sure he has read your posts I agree a vet should be seen. but for what Eva reason it is, (personal reasons) this guy can't take him 2 the vets. He's trying everything he can.

Im sorry you have no business "rescuing" ANYTHING if you can't get that animal to a vet. PERIOD! Take the animal to the Humane society and give it to them! If they put the animal down then atleast it won't sit in his house suffering a SLLLLOOOWWW death while he tries to pipe turkey baby food down its throat.

I am very sorry if I am coming off harsh but it truly angers me when people are so oblivious to their own cruelty to animals regardless of intent!

 

[kizzer182]

I do see your point. I hope your gecko gets well