yesterday i noticed that my cresteds bottom jaw was hanging funny and he was shedding. He had dirt in is mouth and it looked like he was trying to get it out so i sprayed him directly with water. Today he was lying out in the open and was very pale. When I picked him up his bottom jaw was still just hanging there, when I touched his jaw it didnt seem to hurt him but it didnt seem like he could close it. could it be broken??? if so what do I do??? please help me...
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please help me!!!
gpmatt08
Sep 09, 2006 02:52 PM
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olstyn
Sep 09, 2006 11:31 PM
Two possibilities immediately spring to mind: broken jaw, as you've suggested, or metabolic bone disease if the gecko isn't getting enough calcium. Either way (or if it's something else - also a distinct possibility), a trip to the vet is in order...
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