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I took in a foster Gecko today. I'm not familiar too much but I'm reading at a mad pace.

This is the situation:

This Gecko is approx. 4 yrx old and was kept in 10Gal Acquarium FILLED/SUBMERGED IN WATER. It had a small area of flat rock exposed for dry area. No heat source.

Since acquiring today, the tank has been cleaned extensively, replaced with a moist humid house, a small but drenching batch bowl, rocks for basking with heat source. But exluded filling tank with water. Offering food.

My Concern:

I'm worried that the amount of time this gecko had been kept in a submergion of water, that the current change my shock him into an ill state. I don't have anything to compare his past to, so I don't know it's usual behavior. He did examined the tank, bathed in the water, then crawled under rocks, wedged to rear of glass and hasn't moved much.

I also thought that maybe the amount of time in water may have weakend some muscle groups or nervous system issues. Also, it had been kept in an unheated garage for the past 2 weeks with the nights chilling down in the upper 20's.

I am keeping a watch on him. But I hope that I didn't do the wrong thimg.

If anyone has any suggestions or what to look for, I'd greatly appreciate any help.

Jack

sounds like you're on the right track. don't disturb the gecko to much while he gets used to the surroundings (is he eating? don't leave prey items free to roam the cage if not eaten). Do make sure you monitor for signs of illness.