I had a simular problem with pictus geckos. I had 4 or 5 nice, fat healthy ones (incudling my bob (7+ inchs) and my albino) just drop dead. Only thing I could think of was maybe the water (but the gonis, leos, and fat tails were fine). I talked to many experts, no one could clue me in. These were animals I had for a long time, were not near any new animals. I got rid of the rest of my pictus shortly afterwards, and all the ones I got rid of are still alive.
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 2:48 AM Subject: Re: [Gecko] Mystery deaths...? > They didn't use any chemicals at all to clean or otherwise. (in or around > the tanks). The animals were housed separately, and from what I understand, > they were actually in separate rooms. > In response to Russle: > You're right about them needing a post mortem, but I don't think these > people will go for that unfortunately, though I will try and and convince > them. > They don't own any other herps of any kind. > You're also right....it could be a million things, and one is right! ;) > > Jen > > > > From: "Corey Sawyer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 9:26 PM > Subject: Re: [Gecko] Mystery deaths...? > > > > 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. > > > > > > ########################################################################### > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
