Thought I'd post an update for those interested in how these gex are faring:
I acquired 5.3 of this species a little over two weeks ago. 2 of the males died suddenly one week after I received them. One was weaker than the others, but the other was a complete surprize. One was necropsied was inconclusive, but "acute myonecrosis that could represent capture/exertional myopathy" was given as a possible cause of death (a condition brought on by stress/shock). The other deceased gecko has been preserved. Two of the animals had red mites, which have been removed with ivermectin and oil. Of the remaining 6 geckos, 3 appear to be fine and acclimated, one appears healthy and eats well, but has a low load of coccidia (currently being treated). One is doing fairly well, but has an odd lesion in the preanal region. Lastly, one is not feeding and has several similar lesions spread over it's body. (see attached photo). The lesions have been biopsied by a vet, hopefully I'll know more soon. The only parasites found were coccidia in the one individual and pinworms in another. Some of these animals are active, aggressive feeders, which leads me to believe that the problems I'm seeing are related to the stress and conditions of capture, housing during export/wholesale and transport. -- Neil Meister Vivarium Consultants
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