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i have two geckos w/ problems. The frist won't eat. it just came out of breeding and just stopped for two weeks. the second used to drag it's leg and now it has swollen to twice it's size. they both get calcium are very well kept and are very comfortable please help.

The breeding gecko I am unsure of but the leg sounds borken. You will need to take it to a vet if you want it to heal ulness you have some sort of medical expertise.

the leg isn't broken. I've already taken her to the vet and all the did was take x-rays. Up till now all they've said is that it's not broken, but have yet to tell me the problem. I'm kinda worried and feeling a little hopeless but thanx anyway.

Is it hotter than the other leg? If so, it may have an infection. Although the leg didnt break it might have damaged and infected the inside. Swelling is a natural process of healing but often times leads to worse. The blood rushes to help heal the limb and the rise of temperature accelerates the rates at which bacteria multiply. Not exactly sure what the problem is but if you post a picture I might be able to give you some more advice.

i can take a pic but i doubt that cause it's not hot i checkied that already. someone told me it might me a lack of calcium but i don't know i'll take a pic and post it asap.

A calcium deficiency as well as lack of UV light may cause MBD (Metabolic Bone Disease). In this case, the bones in the body become weak and bendable. If they are deformed and calcium is added they solidify in wierd shapes (swelling may also occur depending on the case).