Swollen vent

[metalman]

Hi I got a 5 year old female leopard gecko and it seems the right side of her vent is swollen up a bit. Ive seen her lick it sometimes. She just recently pooped and it looked normal. Her diet is mostly meal worms and wax worms. The substrate is just paper towel. Ive also seen her rub her belly and tail against the objects in her cage. She still eats and is quite active when doing so. Any help to diagnose this problem will be much appreciated.

 

[Theinfidel]

Are you sure it's a female? males will rub rub their body against the substrate to spread their scent and as for the swollen vent im not sure =/

 

[metalman]

ok well it seems that he/she has a swollen hemipenal bulge. it is hard but it is not discolored. what should i do.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

Can you post a good clear photo of the vent area?

 

[Russ S]

Her diet is mostly meal worms and wax worms.

How often are you feeding wax worms? They should be treated as a treat and not part of the staple diet.