What about chemical usage? Were they housed together. Thank You, Corey Sawyer Superior Reptiles, Owner 206-240-5457 http://www.SuperiorReptiles.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 1:43 AM Subject: [Gecko] Mystery deaths...?
> > Hi all, > > I have a bit of a riddle I'm hoping you can help me solve. > > I was approached by a fellow the other day who was at a loss and was looking > for answers in regards to the death of his white's tree frog and marbled > gecko. The frog he'd had for months, and the gecko for weeks. The gecko (I > know its source) was healthy, fat, and doing well. The frog I never saw, but > he described the conditions they were both kept in, and both were excellent. > > Now, over a period of four days, both animals dropped dead with no apparent > causes. The animals showed no signs of illness prior to their deaths, and > were in fact eating up until this point. The crickets were well fed and kept > clean. According to him, when he found the animals dead, they looked > physically fine (I mean, except for the fact that they were dead...) > > He used a vitamin by the brand 'Mardel'. The interesting thing was that the > bottle had no date indicating when it would expire. I have no clue if that > has anything to do with this, but it can't hurt to mention it. > > There were no changes in temperature, ventilation, or anything of the sort. > (believe me, I quizzed him on everything!) > > If anyone can offer any explainations or ideas, I'd appreciate it! > > Jen > > > > > ########################################################################### > THE GLOBAL GECKO ASSOCIATION LISTSERV > WebSite: www.gekkota.com Archive: [EMAIL PROTECTED]/ > The GGA takes no responsibility for the contents of these postings. > ########################################################################### > >
