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 Sick Gecko

Hi, my 5 year old leopard gecko male is sick, he is not eating, he have Dysecdysis and he shedding 3 times in one month, he is acting so wired, he is outside all day long. They have good humidity, temperature and in general all the environmental and husbandry factors are good. If somebody can help me to figured what is wrong whit him just let me know. Thanks.
05/07/08  08:47pm

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AditiLuna
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   Message To: Juanfemolina   In reference to Message Id: 1728645


 Sick Gecko

He HAD Dysecdysis or he HAS?

I have heard lots of shedding can mean parasites.

What do you mean "he’s outside all the time"? Outside the hide or the cage or in your backyard (cuz that would be a likely place to pick up parasites.)

I advise a vet visit or at least a fecal sample.



05/07/08  11:03pm

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   Message To: Juanfemolina   In reference to Message Id: 1728645


 Sick Gecko

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They have good humidity, temperature and in general all the environmental and husbandry factors are good

we need specifics to possibly be able to help you besides telling you to go to a vet asap... and whats the substrate?
05/08/08  02:15am

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Juanfemolina
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   Message To: Squee   In reference to Message Id: 1728941


 Sick Gecko

Thanks for your help, today went to the vet and he took a fecal sample and found parasites and he was already treated and also give me some Emeraid.
05/10/08  01:44am


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