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I know this has been asked..but, I can't find it. Anyway, my mack snow gecko has 2 lumps behind his front legs?? I don't remember the answer to the other time. Just behind his arm pits. Please help!!

I have this problem with one of my girls too. I've heard it's some kind of liquid and you're supposed to get it drained by a vet. Problem is, I don't know how much it's going to take out of my wallet. Not that she isn't worth it, just a bit pricey at the time.

-Patrick

Thankyou! It's not very big...but, I will keep an eye on it. And, he's starting to shed, so, I will check it tomorrow.

My understanding of this has always been that they're fat deposits. They're a sign that your gecko is well fed and healthy. Definitely no need to go to the vet over this, and certainly don't get them drained!
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0.1 Albino Leopard Gecko - Tigger
0.1 Crested Gecko - Pooh-Bear

Posted by: Piney at Thu Jul 24 17:58:03 2008 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ]

"I posted around July 25 about my gecko having a "blister" under his front leg. I did take him to the vet and found it was a cyst. The vet drained it one day and it returned the next. She also noticed a tilt to his head and a dialated pupil in left eye. Any way after much loving and treating I had him put to sleep. He was ready to go and is at peace now. We were together for 7 years, 8 months. He is missed."

Not trying to pick a fight, just saying it wouldn't hurt to get it checked out.

-Patrick

Fair enough. However, it sounds like the gecko you're referencing had more symptoms than just a blister/lump/whatever under/behind a front leg. Frankly, it's hard to be 100% sure what we're talking about even with pictures, but without, it's very difficult.
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0.1 Albino Leopard Gecko - Tigger
0.1 Crested Gecko - Pooh-Bear

Here are 2 pics of him. Th other side has the same thing, but smaller. Oh, I hope it ain't nothing serious. :"(

Oh, I'm so very sorry for your loss.

I hope that's not what my little guy has. Thankyou for your reply, though.

If your leo has a matching set, one behind each leg, it's a good thing. It means your doll has a hearty appetite and is well fed. Commonly, leos get lumps that are just fat deposits.

Think of it as a safety net, for those months where they decline to eat as much.

Now, if your leo has a single strange lump somewhere, get that checked out...but fatty deposits? Sing happily for you have a healthy, happy leopard gecko and are doing everything right!

Thankyou!! I posted 2 pics..just, so everyone can see the lumps. I hope he's just a fat boy. He does eat rather well.

I looked at the pictures. You have a happy, healthy and chunky leo there.

Those fat deposits are a good thing, like I said. But if they really bother you, cut back on the food a little bit...they'll go down almost immediately.

Ahh..thankyou. I'm not to worried now. I'm so happy that they're really nothing. Thankyou for taking the time to view my pics, and all.