Special Needs

[Untide]

I got a special needs gecko and she definitely could use some fattening up. I only have had her one day. I am not putting any crickets with her yet because i am afraid they will harass her. I have given her a nice big bowl of mealies with a couple wax worms to encourage her to eat. Is there anything else I can do to help her gain a little weight. Her tail isn't skinny it's actually nice and fat but the rest of her looks so frail. Her original owner said she might have a calcium deficiency so I have powdered all her food and given her a tiny bowl of calcium powder.

I guess to sum it up I am just looking for suggestions and helping her build a bit.

Here is a picture of her

(she is obviously camera shy and I have a hard time photographing her without disturbing her)

edit;
Oh I am not necessarly saying anything is WRONG with her. I am saying her legs are a little funny and she is kind of tiny ^^ I was just wondering what everyone thought, and to see what extra I can do to make sure she is happy and comfy.

Oh and a side thought she has her own tank now just because she seems to get bullied about a bit ^^

 

[acpart]

She actually looks pretty good to me. Give her a few days to settle in and see how she's eating.

Aliza

 

[Untide]

She has a lot of hanging skin. She doesn't react much to my touch. I just hope she will perk up a bit if not as long as she is healthy it's fine.

Also if anyone knows of a vet in Michigan that does herps let me know.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I think she looks well fed and healthy for the most part. I do see an abnormal bend in her legs... she may have the onset of MBD.

I agree that you should give her several days to adjust, and PLENTY of calcium.

 

[MSMD]

Where in Michigan are you? My vet treats herps and is very competent in this area. The hospital director has a degree in Zoology and has a leo of her own. I am not apprehensive about them treating my reptiles one bit (including surgical procedures ). They are great. They are in Traverse City, though, don't know how far away you are.

 

[Untide]

Traverse city is pretty far. I live in the Auburn Hills/Lake Orion area.

Even though I have only had her a few days she seems unusually lethargic compared to the others. She also hasn't had a solid waste. I haven't caught her eating, but a few mealies are gone so I can only guess she ate them.