Why does my leopard gecko have a black spot on its stomach?
Bacteria may enter the body via the area on the stomach where the yolk sac was attached. Symptoms may include a black spot/scab where the yolk sac was attached to the stomach, and/or watery stools, lethargy, and a general failure to thrive. Such infections are very serious, and veterinary treatment is essential.
What are the symptoms of stomatitis in leopard geckos?
Symptoms of stomatitis include red and swollen lips and gums, presence of pus on the gums and lethargy. Leopard gecko might also refuse food because its mouth is very painful. Mouth secretions, swelling and excess salivation are also common. How to treat stomatitis in leopard geckos?
How can you tell if a leopard has diarrhea?
There shouldn’t be any extra skin around them ( see shedding problems ). If their toes are swelling or bleeding this could be a sign of infection. Their feces should be solid (black, brown, and a little white). Their feces shouldn’t be diarrhea or different colors.
What kind of stool does a leopard gecko have?
Watery or smeared stools are abnormal, especially with undigested insects. Leopard geckos often present for a good appetite with weight loss, left untreated they stop eating.
Bacteria may enter the body via the area on the stomach where the yolk sac was attached. Symptoms may include a black spot/scab where the yolk sac was attached to the stomach, and/or watery stools, lethargy, and a general failure to thrive. Such infections are very serious, and veterinary treatment is essential.
Symptoms of stomatitis include red and swollen lips and gums, presence of pus on the gums and lethargy. Leopard gecko might also refuse food because its mouth is very painful. Mouth secretions, swelling and excess salivation are also common. How to treat stomatitis in leopard geckos?
There shouldn’t be any extra skin around them ( see shedding problems ). If their toes are swelling or bleeding this could be a sign of infection. Their feces should be solid (black, brown, and a little white). Their feces shouldn’t be diarrhea or different colors.
What happens when you handle a leopard gecko?
Limbs might also break and become swollen. At late stages, leopard gecko will be twitching when you handle it. Calcium is very important for sending nerve impulses. It might also develop a crooked spine and legs. In severe cases, leopard gecko’s jaw becomes soft and seems to be ‘hanging’. These changes are often irreversible.
