Re: [gecko]Sick -- probably dying -- gecko

Thanks for the advice. I got her to eat about three mealworms last night, even without cutting their heads off. I just dropped them into the enclosure in front of her, one at a time. However, in the morning I found them regurgitated. So I'm going to have to bite the bullet and take her to the vet,

Re: [gecko]Sick -- probably dying -- gecko

uhm Might I ask why you're feeding mealies in the first place? IMHO, mealies shouldn't be a staple food source for geckos -- they're too crunchy. The exoskeletons are very difficult to digest..Anyway, that being said, what does her poop look like? IS she pooping? She could have an impaction

Re: [gecko]Sick -- probably dying -- gecko

Mealworms are just fine for your geckos.I know many breeders that only feed them with no problems.You may want to email goldengategeckos.com for the sluery that she uses it is great. Thank you, Jodi L Aherns 612.802.3980 www.groundgeckofreak.com ___

Re: [gecko]Sick -- probably dying -- gecko

One of the parasite that is often looked over by veterinarians is Cryptosporidium . This is because it requires a specific test that most veterinarians do not do in house. It must be specifically requested. I mention this because you are describing two of the most common symptoms - wasting