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should i take new leo to vet b/c of this

kelz0429 May 16, 2007 08:06 PM

My new gecko has had strange poop from the day she came home (one and one half weeks ago). It began as a very light color fecal matter with bits of the subratrate used in the deli cup from the reptile show. It then changed into nothing but mucus and the substrate used in the deli cup from the reptile show. It then became fairly green but much more normal in matter and shape. Last night her poop was half green, half darker brown.

It seems to be getting more normal, but I am still concerned. What do you all think about the poop picture below? Does it look indicative of a parasite infection? I really need some advice, as I have never experienced this problem...

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lecoiskin May 17, 2007 09:48 AM

It doesnt seem like a parasite infection poop. But it never hurts to do a fecal exam regularly.
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garweft May 17, 2007 10:20 AM

You tasted it right? j/k

It doesn't look runny at all, so that's good. It is a good idea to get a fecal exam done on all new animals anyway. That way you are protecting any other animals you may have not to mention the time and money saved treating one animal vs. a colony if it was to bring something in.

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