Why does my leopard gecko have a dark belly?
This sounds like either (a) impaction of the intestines that has caused them to die, (b) food that is rotting in his gut from improper temperatures, or (c) this could be a serious belly burn if he has any kind of “hot rock” or “under the tank heating pad” that he has sat on.
What does it mean if your leopard geckos belly is blue?
The blue coloring is usually the organs in the body. What I am afraid may be happening is that from feeding the meal worms there may be a blockage starting. Give him warm baths and rub his stomach to help pass whatever is in there.
How can I tell if my leopard gecko is overweight?
If your leopard gecko weighs under 40 grams when fully grown, then it is considered underweight. You will notice that the head appears bigger than the body, while the tail looks thin and small. How do I know if my leopard gecko is overweight?
What does a leopard tail gecko do with its fat?
Geckos, like most other lizards, store fat in their tails. Species like leopard-tail geckos and fat-tail geckos are normally seen with a thick tail at the base. It is easy for them to store fat in their tail and use that fat for nutrition during cold months or when ill.
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.
Why do leopard geckos have a hard time digesting sand?
This happens when leopard geckos eat their substrate . Gecko stomachs have a hard time digesting sand, and I really believe calcium sand should be avoided. Also, your leopard gecko can get impacted by eating food that is too big. Prolapse. This is a serious health problem.
What does an aberrant leopard gecko look like?
Aberrant. An Aberrant leopard gecko is one that has a broken pattern, meaning if your gecko has beautiful bands all down its body and tail but there is a break in the pattern where an oval appears instead of a line you have an Aberrant. You can also have a combination Aberrant with other morphs.
What kind of gecko is yellow with black spots?
Sometimes called Wild Type, these are the types of leopard geckos found in the wild. These lizards display the signature yellow bodies and black spots for which leopard geckos are named. These are generally the least expensive and most readily available type of leopard gecko
What causes a leopard gecko to have a morph?
A “leopard gecko morph” is simply a variation in size, coloring, pattern, or other physical features of a leopard gecko. Some morphs are caused by random mutations. Through selective breeding, though, a large (and growing) number of new leopard gecko morphs have been created.
Why is my leopard gecko losing so much weight?
So long as the gecko has a fat healthy tail this should be nothing to worry about. Should the gecko lose significant weight, particularly in a short period of time, a vet should be consulted. A number of leopard gecko ailments could cause such a lack of appetite, however likely causes could include parasites.
