Sick rescue gecko

[sosewmama]

Hey guys I need some help. I'm a leopard gecko owner and I am about to take in another. This one looks like it's in bad health. It's pretty thin and I was told that's due to it being in the care of some neglectful people. The person I am in contact with says that they were away a few months.

Nevertheless, the gecko will be well cared for here. They are giving me the tank and set up. However I will do away with most if not all of it.

I just need to know what first steps I should take. I know a thorough tank cleaning is in order as well. I suspect parasites. The nose also looks a bit more rounded than it should be.

Since it refuses to eat, how should I handle that? I've heard of several things. I just want to do what is best. More information will be posted as I receive it.

Thank you kindly

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[sosewmama]

About your leo:
- Sex - unknown
- Age & Weight 1 year old
- How long have you owned your leo do not own
- Where was he/she obtained (ex. Pet store, breeder, wild caught, friend)
Rescue

A) Health/History
- How often do you handle your leo unknown
- Is your leo acting any different today? If so how does he/she normally act which differs from now.
- Has he/she had any problems in the past, if so please describe.
B) Fecals
- Describe (look any different than normal)
- When was the last time he/she went
C) Problem
- Please briefly describe the problem and how long it has been going on

Gecko looks thin. Doesn't eat and looks sickly.

Housing:
A) Enclosure
- Size 10 gallon
- Type (ex. glass tank) glass
- Type of substrate unknown
- Hides, how many, what kind 1 hide no moist hide
B) Heating
- Heat source heat lamp. No heat pas currently. Have purchased. Awaiting gecko.
- Cage temps (hot side, cool side) unknown
- Method of regulating heat source unknown
- What are you using to measure your temps
- Do you have any lights (describe)
C) Cage mates none
- How many (males, females)
- Describe health, or previous problems

Describe Diet:
A) Typical diet
- What you're feeding (how often, how much)
- How are you feeding (hand fed, left in dish, ect)
B) Supplements (describe how often)
- What vitamin/minerals are you using (list brands)
- What are you gut loading food with

I'm not sure if these answers help. There is a lot I do not know. I will know more tomorrow hopefully.


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[tristanlook67]

In my opinion the very first thing you need to do is get all the stick shed off then make sure you get that heat pad in and replace the substrate with something like paper towels

 

[sosewmama]

That is what I already know. I'm not sure if these pictures are current.


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[indyana]

Quarantine! Can't emphasize that enough.
Quarantine Guide - EverythingReptile.org

Try gecko slurry if it will not eat on its own. Would also be a good idea to consult with a vet, as a vet can help you diagnose/treat parasites and offer other supportive therapies.
http://geckoforums.net/f130-health-medications/54742.htm

 

[rothsauce]

Could also try some different feeders if you have some on hand. From those pics the tail doesn't look all that bad, but the shed makes it look so sad

It might be stressed from the light since it only has one hide. Do you plan on switching to a UTH or are you going to keep the overhead light?

Have had a few stubborn/lethargic juvies that seemed to respond to a slight increase in belly heat; jump-started their appetite to turn them into little porkers.

Second the slurry and vet advice!

 

[discoverlight]

First things first get that shed off! Give him a lukewarm soak and get all of that stuff off, and try a slurry. Slurries increase appetite and can keep a gecko alive in tight situations.

No substrate, keep the little one on paper towels, get some hides in there, underbelly heat, and a very needed moist hide. Post updates and let us know how theyre doing