Its been five days since his last poop and he's eaten over a dozen crickets! I'm really worried that there is something wrong with him. I've checked his rectum area and there does not appear to be any crust or discoloration. And I gave him a warm bath about an hour ago. He seems to be pretty happy for the most part, but I'm really worried! Please help!
2007-01-08 12:29:26 · 6 answers · asked by starzie7777 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
The warm bath was the way to go. Biggest concern is going to be intestinal binding. this is less common in Leopard geckos but can still happen. The best thing to do anytime you have a medical concern is to isolate and observe. if you have a spare tank. but him in that with just paper towels down or newspaper and keep an eye on him. If anything offends you intuition then take him to a vet. Also. All reptiles break down there food by hind gut fermentation. and to do this they need to bask. Check your temp under his basking light and adjust accordingly.
2007-01-08 22:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by Voodoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would keep up with the warm baths and check that the temps in the tank are warm enough to allow for proper digestion. If that does not work you can give a few drops of olive oil. If you don't see any "deposits" soon I would say a vet visit is in order.
Good luck
Dale
2007-01-11 20:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by Dale d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voodoo has the right idea. Also, what kind of bedding do you have in the tank? Certain bedding (regular sand, not calcium sand, is very bad, it can clog up their intestines) Also, crickets legs are known to clog up ther intenstines too. If he doesnt poo soon, take him to the vet!
Good luck!
2007-01-09 12:43:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine goes for days too and then is pooping and is okay is always happy - dont forget they only use one area of the tank to go to the bathroom
2007-01-11 13:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by cameron b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he did poop and its just hidden really well? If he dosent look fat or bloated then he should be fine.
2007-01-08 20:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by colin t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maby his stomach just licuidated the crickets, or maby warm water will help
2007-01-08 20:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋