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IMPACTED (blue dot on stomach)

p8ntbllrz14 May 23, 2008 02:27 PM

hi i have 3 adult leopard geckos they are almost full size and they have been eating fine for the past 6 months recently they stopped eating i noticed there tail getting smaller and thats when i started to worry. they do have a blue dot on their stomach i think that means they are impacted

now i have them on repti-sand so i think thats the prob

ne ideas to get them un impacted so they will start eating again

thanks

Replies (4)

KyleFrost May 23, 2008 02:34 PM

Calci sand has been known to do that. Was it blue sand you were using? Sometimes internal bleeding can look like a big dark spot under the belly

p8ntbllrz14 May 23, 2008 02:39 PM

it wasnt calci sand it was repti sand and it looked like regular sand

but ne tips on how to get them un impacted and get em eatin again

KyleFrost May 23, 2008 03:43 PM

The non surgical/perscription solutions to digestive tract impaction are the same as the preventative methods that should always be practiced. Bowl of powdered calcium, proper temperature gradient and feeding regimen. If these things have always been available to your gecko and they are losing weight then without knowing anything else i have to recommend a vet if you know of a qualified one in the area

p8ntbllrz14 May 24, 2008 09:41 PM

will they eat a bowl of straight calcium

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