Sterilization

[Sandra]

Not that I'm thinking of sterilizing any geckos, but it occured to me the other day. Is it possible? If it is, is it a complicated surgery?

I thought it could be convenient in some instances, like for example, when giving for adoption a gecko with a genetic defect or that wouldn't survive breeding. Or if somebody wants to keep males and females together in a tank but doesn't want to produce any offspring.

I'm against performing surgery on animals in most cases if their health isn't at threat, but thought it was an interesting subject.

 

[david13]

i never heard of this but maybe

 

[MSMD]

I would imagine it would probably be possible with males......

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Yes, both genders can be 'sterilized'. It is less complicated to remove the males' hemipenes, but having him housed with a female that is ovulating is very frustrating for them.

Females can be 'spayed', but it requires abdomenal surgery with a fairly long recovery time.

 

[david13]

thanks for sharing marcia