This is my friend's gecko, I wanted to tell her that her gecko doesn't look right, either underfed or sick, but I'm not too sure. Can a healthy gecko have a fat body and a thin tail?
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Does this gecko looks sick?
gothra
Sep 17, 2004 08:06 PM
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lizgirl17
Sep 17, 2004 08:11 PM
When my gecko had a fat body and a thin tail he was suffering from an impaction, but might vet told me it could be from parasites. Your friend should get the leo checked by a vet that knows reptiles, or at least get a fecal smaple tested for worms/parasites. I hope he's not sick, good luck!
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misswindom
Sep 17, 2004 11:57 PM
Hm.. I don't see the photo...??
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peachstategeckos
Sep 18, 2004 12:13 AM
np
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gothra
Sep 18, 2004 04:39 AM
photo courtesy of penguin girl
misswindom
Sep 18, 2004 08:18 AM
hm.... It doesn't look too bad to me... Tail could be fatter, and it's a bit dry - could use more moisture.
But if you're truly worried, tell your friend - just be like, "hm, that leo looks kinda weird - how often do you see a leo whose body is bigger than its tail?" Then that might start a conversation, and you can suggest that your friend take it to the vet to make sure it's okay.
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