ScalesandChords
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One of my 10.5 year old female leopard geckos has become lethargic. Her tail is thinner than it was and her belly looks a bit bloated. She has not wanted food in about a week, and has not pooped as far as we know. She is staying out in the open, whereas previously she liked to hide.
She looked OK 2-3 weeks ago when I went on vacation, but when I returned, the sitter pointed out her condition. The lizards had a vet checkup late last year.
She and her sister have always shared a tank. The substrate is newspaper. They eat superworms (not too big). There have been no recent changes in their care or environment. The spot on the sick leo's belly is darker than her sister's but it may always have been.
When I adopted them nine years ago, this one was skinny and had little appetite. The vet said they had pinworms, and had me treat both leos (and my bearded dragon) with Panacur. That helped, and she has been healthy since then.
I'll call the vet tomorrow and try to get an appointment this week. I'd appreciate suggestions on what to do until she can be seen. adTHANKSvance!
She looked OK 2-3 weeks ago when I went on vacation, but when I returned, the sitter pointed out her condition. The lizards had a vet checkup late last year.
She and her sister have always shared a tank. The substrate is newspaper. They eat superworms (not too big). There have been no recent changes in their care or environment. The spot on the sick leo's belly is darker than her sister's but it may always have been.
When I adopted them nine years ago, this one was skinny and had little appetite. The vet said they had pinworms, and had me treat both leos (and my bearded dragon) with Panacur. That helped, and she has been healthy since then.
I'll call the vet tomorrow and try to get an appointment this week. I'd appreciate suggestions on what to do until she can be seen. adTHANKSvance!
