Why does my leopard gecko look bloated?

Why does my leopard gecko look bloated?

The same as most pets, leopard geckos can get parasites from the food they eat. Parasite infestations can be dangerous and need to be treated quickly. If your pet is bloated and you’re not overfeeding, it’s not impacted or egg bound, then it is possible you have a parasite infestation to deal with.

What causes a leopard gecko to lose its tail?

Currently, it is believed that most cases of stick tail disease in leopard geckos are due to a parasitic infection called cryptosporidiosis (cryptosporidium parasite). Crypto, in short, is a protozoal parasite that affects the gastrointestinal system, leading to loss of appetite, diarrhea, and a loss of body condition.

What kind of disease does a leopard gecko have?

Medically, one of the common conditions that we see in geckos is a syndrome commonly called “stick tail” disease. Generally speaking, it is an accumulation of signs seen in lizards, and left untreated, leads to a wasted body condition. It is seen in many species of geckos, including leopard geckos, fat- tail geckos, and crested geckos.

Is it dangerous to have a leopard gecko?

This is a common condition, but without proper care and treatment, it can be dangerous to your pet. Many new leopard gecko pet owners have no clue when it comes to tail rot, even though they are warned about it when they purchase their gecko.

What should I do if my leopard gecko is losing weight?

Any medication or other procedures recommended will depend on the underlying cause of the gecko’s weight loss. Paromomycin is a medication that helps control many cases of Cryptosporidium varanae and may be continued as a lifelong treatment.

Currently, it is believed that most cases of stick tail disease in leopard geckos are due to a parasitic infection called cryptosporidiosis (cryptosporidium parasite). Crypto, in short, is a protozoal parasite that affects the gastrointestinal system, leading to loss of appetite, diarrhea, and a loss of body condition.

Medically, one of the common conditions that we see in geckos is a syndrome commonly called “stick tail” disease. Generally speaking, it is an accumulation of signs seen in lizards, and left untreated, leads to a wasted body condition. It is seen in many species of geckos, including leopard geckos, fat- tail geckos, and crested geckos.

Can a leopard gecko live with two males?

Two males should never be housed together. Personally, I have never had my leopard geckos lose their tails. But in case it ever happens to you, at least you now know why – and what to do about it. Geckos do use their tails for communication – so you can sometimes tell how they are feeling by what they do with their tail.

Any medication or other procedures recommended will depend on the underlying cause of the gecko’s weight loss. Paromomycin is a medication that helps control many cases of Cryptosporidium varanae and may be continued as a lifelong treatment.

What does leopard gecko tail rot look like?

The infected part of the leopard gecko tail will be dry. The tail will look black or brown. The tail will have a leather effect look. The tail may break easily.