Swolen underarm

[Stl_Greaser]

I have a 4 juvenile male leos. I was away from home for the month of February and my girlfriends cousin took car of the Zoo here. On my return I found one of the Leos had swollen underarm areas on the font arms, (they look like fluid sacks). He is moving around fine and does not seem uncomfortable at all. I am wondering what could cause this? Is it a major problem? They are not swolen up huge or anything just enough to be noticeable.

Thanks for any help,
Brian.

 

[RampantReptiles]

Its not harmful, I think its extra fat deposits... or calcium IDK I get it confused. Anyways its fine if they have them and doesnt hurt them but if it really bothers you then try reducing dusting/supplementing their food like every other feeding if your not already doing that.

Im guessing what your talking about is like this girl.

 

[roger]

I wouldnt worry too much about it.They are calcium deposits.

 

[Stl_Greaser]

Yeah, that's exactly what they look like. And I'm not even dusting the feeders with anything!

Thanks,
Brian.

 

[RampantReptiles]

Huh? Not dusting? What are you feeding? Arent you afraid of MBD?

 

[Stl_Greaser]

I'm feeding mostly Dubia roaches with some crickets and a few small supers a couple times a week. They don't get calcium supplements in the wild, so a variety of food gives them the calcium they need. Obviously if he has calcium deposits without any calcium or other supplement dusting.

Brian.

 

[T-ReXx]

Leopard geckos get the supplements they need in the wild because the prey they eat consume various food items that contain calcium. Captivity is a whole nother ball game. Even though your gecko seems to have deposits under the arms, these can be fatty tissue, not necessarily calcium. You need to at least provide a calcium dish in the cage if you aren't dusting. That is pretty much a rule of thumb with captive leopard geckos.

 

[BrilliantEraser]

Leopard geckos get the supplements they need in the wild because the prey they eat consume various food items that contain calcium. Captivity is a whole nother ball game.

+1

Feeders are what they eat!

 

[roger]

Miner I and calcium

 

[Stl_Greaser]

+1

Feeders are what they eat!

I breed all my own feeders, they are fed high protein diet and 24 hours before being fed off they get the high protein and calcium diet. They all get fresh fruit and veggies every day too. The last time I dusted the feeders for my bearded dragons they both showed signs of calcium over load. So I do not believe any of my herps need supplement dusting.

Thanks,
Brian.