just found my very first gecko hatchling. I can see what seems to be a yolk sack
hanging from her belly. is this normal that the yolk sac would not be fully absorbed at birth or is this some sort of birth defect? I dont remember reading any literature that referenced unabsorbed yolk sac's. just a bit nervous about the condition of the little one.
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Nervous new parent question !!!
outcove
Jun 05, 2004 10:09 PM
Replies (4)
zapper
Jun 05, 2004 10:13 PM
hi, I cant answer that question for you, I do hope all is ok but I wanted to say that if the gecko had babies wouldnt you be the grandparent? lol j/k bringing a little bit of light to you in a stressed situation. = )
outcove
Jun 05, 2004 11:26 PM
I guess I had that one comming...... LOL 
zapper
Jun 06, 2004 12:03 AM
hehehe just thought maybe I would bring ya a quick smile.
hill4803
Jun 06, 2004 12:24 AM
That is a yolk sac, it will be there for a day or two. Don't worry about it, totally normal! They use it to get them through their 1st couple of days out of the egg. Wait until your little one sheds & then feed either small crickets or small mealworms. He/she may not eat right away. Its best to leave it alone (I know that is hard)in a quiet place too. In case you haven't noticed yet, they have a bit of an attitude right out of the egg...they usually calm as they get older & get used to you. Put a little humid hide in there for it, makes it easier for it to shed, which should happen in a couple of days. Mine like the cardboard rolls from the toilet paper. But put it in there so it won't roll, they like to climb on it & it rolls over them, it doesn't hurt them when that happens. Good luck!
