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Impaction Maybe? Constipation?

CCappy175598 Sep 26, 2003 05:17 PM

My female leo seems to have a constipation problem. by the way she is only six inches long Im not sure exactly how old she is since I purchased her from the reptile supplier I used to work at. She seems to be trying to push it out.. I know this is gross, im havaing trouble typing this without laughing... She even seems to have some feces on her vent. Also I've noticed that she has 2 bulges in her tummy on the sides. could she be pregnant... It must be highly unlikely since she hasn't been exposed to a male for 2 or 3 months. Ive only had her for 2 months and haven't kept her with my male. Should I keep her isolated from the other leos I have had her with for the past 2 days? If it is impaction what can I do. I know I am going to remove the reptisand tomorrow on my day off and Im setting up another tank for her friends. Im planning on using paper towels or the reptile carpet (not astro turf) as the substrate.

Any other info would be great Im sorta new to the leopard gecko stuff.

Replies (2)

dubumb Sep 26, 2003 06:02 PM

If it is an impaction problem, it would have to be delt with the vet...

Hope everything works out ok!
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CCappy175598 Sep 26, 2003 08:13 PM

I have figured it out to be impaction. I can see some spots of gravel under her belly. I bathed her in warm water for 15 minutes and plan on continuing a few times tomorrow. Do you think this will help? What ways are impaction treated so I know what Im getting into when I take her to see the vet?

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