One of our Geckos dropped its tail about a week ago.. From what I have read on the internet its nothing to worry a great deal about, but I still cant help but feel bad for the lil guy.. He looks so pathetic :-( Anyone have any special instructions for me? His appetite has seemed to dropped off slightly (Don't get me wrong he is still eating, just not like the pig of a self he use to be)
Someone had told me to put some neosporin on his nub and I did... I really really hope that was the right thing to do and didnt cause more harm :-( Is it normal that his appetite is a slightly less?? Im just worried because I know the tail is where all his fat reserves are stored.
I wanted to get him some Wax worms because I understand they have the highest fat content, but ill be damned not ONE of the pet stores here sell them.. They all sell the meal worms, super worms, and Crickets only. I guess the only place to get wax worms is online???
Any other precautions i should be taking? And how long before I would notice the tail growing back? And if I understand correctly the tail is going to grow back smaller and a different color?
Someone had told me to put some neosporin on his nub and I did... I really really hope that was the right thing to do and didnt cause more harm :-( Is it normal that his appetite is a slightly less?? Im just worried because I know the tail is where all his fat reserves are stored.
I wanted to get him some Wax worms because I understand they have the highest fat content, but ill be damned not ONE of the pet stores here sell them.. They all sell the meal worms, super worms, and Crickets only. I guess the only place to get wax worms is online???
Any other precautions i should be taking? And how long before I would notice the tail growing back? And if I understand correctly the tail is going to grow back smaller and a different color?
The tails usually grow back fatter, just a bit shorter. They can change coloration and spotting. For example, you might end up with a 100% Carrot Tail 
