I don't usually respond to this list, but since one of the cresteds mentioned is from my stock I definitely should participate in this one. I only had this crested's father for about 2 months after he came out of quarantine, so I wouldn't be able to find out if this is genetic. The crested Hilde mentioned is in my care temporarily because the owner is anxious about it's condition and feeding habits. It was hand fed a mix of babyfood/gargoyle diet and strangely has shown no interest in any live food. I'm attempting to get it feeding on it's own again in the hope that it may restore it's interest in searching for food, hopefully live feeders.
It's not just the bug-eyes that are abnormal, although that aspect is extremely obvious. This gecko also has a strange weight distribution, with it's trunk being very heavy while it's skull, limbs and tail are slender and similar in appearance to the 2 month olds it has been compared to. I will send out some pics when I get home tonight.
I have been searching high and low for any leads, but i'm not coming up with much. I have researched the hypothyroidism angle, but without testing it's T3/T4 levels there is no way we can get a definitive diagnosis. If anyone knows of an institution that would be equipped to test thyroid activity in my general area let me know. (I'm in Toronto, but the U.S. side is ok)
Thanks
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