Hi Hilde,
I think runts are possible with any gecko genus, I know I have seen some in R. leachianus, leopards and more. I have seen the bug-eyes in leos only. From what I gather talking to other folks it is likely a genetic deal. With runts there are several possibilities, genetic, disease or incubation conditions. I have a whole bunch of leo runts that were incubated too cool (under 80F). I have some that are genetic. Many folks really don't like the bug-eye deal, I don't have that much of a problem with with it as it seems purely cosmetic in nature.
Julie B.
Hilde wrote:
The last two shows where I was a vendor, I was shown 2 crested geckos which haven't grown. Even
though they are about 6 months old, they're both barely the size of a 2 month old crestie, and
both have 'bug-eyes'. In both cases the owners asked me if I had any input, but I'm at a loss. They are not related in any way. One came from a local breeder, one was imported from the US
(I'm in Canada). Both owners are conscientious enough to know how to properly care for
cresteds, so I don't think it's their care. The only thing they have in common is that they are
both being fed the Gargoyle Diet exclusively, but since it's a highly recommended product, I'm
inclined to think it's not at the root of the problem. All I could think of is some sort of
thyroid problem, but I don't even know if that could/would produce bug-eyes in geckos.
I promised the owners I'd see if I can dig up any info to help them figure out what happened and avoid that problem in the future. Does anyone have a clue what causes bug-eyes in cresties or geckos in general? Any idea what they can do to correct the problem? For now they're both going to feed crickets and mashed fruit along with the gargoyle diet.
Thanks for any input,
Hilde
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