What should you do if your leopard gecko dies?
It’s highly contagious and is not something to take lightly. When a gecko is in this condition, it is best to house it separately from your other geckos and thoroughly clean anything that they may have come in contact with. This goes for after they pass away as well.
What happens when you put two leopard geckos together?
If you put two healthy male geckos together and then wake up in the morning to find only one dead, chances are that one them lost the territorial battle. o when buying two leopard geckos, never get two males unless you plan on housing them separately.
Is it normal for a gecko to not eat?
As long as the gecko remains healthy and alert, this is probably a normal change. It is also an indication that it is time to change a daily feeding schedule to every other day or every 2 days. Many geckos do not eat the day or days before they shed.
Why does it hurt when a gecko dies?
Not only because of the death alone, but also because of the fact that the cause of them passing is sometimes never that clear enough to know exactly why or how it happened. This can be unsettling for some owners, and for those who had a deep love for their gecko, the pain from their passing never goes away until some closure is found.
It’s highly contagious and is not something to take lightly. When a gecko is in this condition, it is best to house it separately from your other geckos and thoroughly clean anything that they may have come in contact with. This goes for after they pass away as well.
What causes a leopard gecko to be unable to stand?
Metabolic Bone Disease (from lack of calcium and d3) may cause your gecko to have weakness in its legs and jaw or the inability to stand. It may also cause swelling in the abdomen as it can become impacted from the inability to have a bowl movement. Your gecko’s eyes may also become cloudy if it is ill or have an infection.
What can I use to get rid of geckos in my house?
Cayenne pepper or chili powder can be used in place of pepper. Tabasco sauce can be used in place of the home-made pepper-spray. Warning: spraying too much may repel ‘’you’’ from your home, so be mindful of its irritating effect. Catch a gecko, let it go.
Why do geckos stop eating after a move?
If your gecko has stopped eating after a move, it should regain its appetite after becoming accustomed to its new home. Other geckos in the enclosure may be bullying the one who is not eating.
