Tail Loss!!!

[dim&shell]

Right, as many of you know, I am currently in the process of nursing a Gecko back to health that I rescued from my local Pet Shop.

Anyway, he hasn't been getting better for a while (although has finally started eating), and last night, I managed to scare him (by accident) and he dropped his tail. I know this is nothing "too" serious - but I just had a few questions:

1) Because he is ill at the moment, and seriously skinny will this effect him really badly?
2) Do I need to change his diet at all (currently feeding him crickets, and getting mealworms today)?
3) Do I need to put anything on his tail (or stump)?
4) And roughly how long does it take to grow back?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

 

[Halley]

1) Because he is ill at the moment, and seriously skinny will this effect him really badly?

It might effect him a little, I really couldn’t tell you. I remember seeing a pic of your leo, and it seemed pretty skinny, dropping the tail isn’t going to make it easier to rehabilitate him that is for sure.

2) Do I need to change his diet at all (currently feeding him crickets, and getting mealworms today)??

It might not hurt to throw in a waxworm or two once or twice a week. Just make sure they are an appropriate size for him. That way he can have a little more fat in his diet.

3) Do I need to put anything on his tail (or stump)??

Nope

4) And roughly how long does it take to grow back??

I had a female drop her tail a while ago, but she is the only one I have ever had do this. From watching her I would say 2-4 weeks. ⨪

 

[dim&shell]

Okay thank you Nick - I bought some wax worms today as well just to try him on that but to be fair I tried about a week ago and he wouldn't even attempt at eating it?? Really weird for me, as my other 2 would eat eachother just to get a wax worm!!

 

[fallen_angel]

I hope that your gecko recovers well and quickly, best wishes to you and him!

 

[bubblez825]

I have an adult that dropped her tail about 3 months ago and it has only grown half way back.................??????? Anyway, I would put some triple antibiotic ointment or Noesporn on it. It will help it heal.

 

[dim&shell]

Anyway, just to let you all know that Johnson passed away sometime last night, found him this morning

Thanks for all your advice and support - he will be missed (loads!)

 

[fallen_angel]

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. We had a very special leo that died from a tail loss as well, I know how you feel.

RIP little one