Hope that we're making progress IDing your gecko. I forwarded two of your four photos to GGA's list...picaso2 and Picaso4. Only when we know what you have can the proper husbandry advice be shared!
Be certain to keep her hydrated as well!
It seems that Leann is saying that the proper supplements will stop the crooked tail from progressing. I don't know whether this condition can be reversed. There is real danger inherent in overdoing the vitamin/mineral supplementation. In some cases it is a fine line. Watch the vitamin A. Once when a gecko of mine was not eating I fed her baby food sweet potatoes. She seemed to love them, but has the kinky tail which developed as a result (I think) to this day.
Elizabeth
Subj: Re: Re: Pease help...ailing Madagascar gecko
Date: 5/14/02 6:36:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time
From: SaphirePhx
To: Elizabeth Freer
Will his tail correct with more suplements? He is getting them by the load now, in his baby food and crickets, everything I can think of to get him back up on his feet.
Liz
In a message dated 5/13/02 7:03:36 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Subj: Re: Pease help...ailing Madagascar gecko
Date: 5/13/02 7:03:36 AM Pacific Daylight Time
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Leann Christenson)
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Elizabeth:
The #1 reason for weight loss or lack of weight gain is parasites. Since this guy was kept incorrectly at a pet store, I would recommend a fecal check by a veterinarian. Stress would be the second most likely culprit. Now that the situation has changed, and if the new owner is maintaining the gecko properly, this should also change.
Help your friend to correctly identify which Madagascar gecko she has. Go to the day gecko manual and check on identification and proper care:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1882770226/gregleannsleapinA/
The crooked tail is a symptom of metabolic bone disease. A correction in supplements will keep this from progressing.
IF this is a day gecko, calcium with vitamin D3 and supplemental vitamins are all that are needed. When correctly supplemented, Phelsuma do not require UV-producing bulbs. They still require high quality intense fluorescents and basking lights to maintain natural behavior and good coloring.
Pass this on to your friend.
Leann
Leaping Lizards Day Geckos
http://www.daygecko.com/
