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My male has his thingy stuck out. It has been out for almost a day now. Any ideas on how to help this poor guy out. I told him to stay away from viagra, but those leo's today. Thanks for your help.

i heard putting salt on it may help

-adam

well i wonder where he got the V from? lol just have a bunch laying around?

OUCH! did some one say SALT? dude don't do that please! just think about it....

umm well what makes your pecker go away... a cold soak will proball help..

also does he have a babe in the tank?
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hahah.....you're right. I thought about it. I think I've heard that you can do that with a dog.

Sorry about the mix-up...hehe

-Adam

Its known as a prolapse - the web site http://www.thegeckospot.com/leohealth.html has really good info on it - in short they say that :

"Prolapse basically means that an internal organ or internal tissue is trapped outside of the body. Prolapse in leopard geckos occurs around the vent area. Tissues which could be affected by prolapse include the male reproductive organs (hemipenes) and the tissues of the lower intestine which lead to the vent. The problem of hemipene prolapse is mostly likely to occur following mating by the male. The lower intestines leading to the vent are used to transport fecal matter and eggs. Prolapse of the lower intestines is usually a result of the leo pushing (forcing) the lower intestines out of the vent (as a result of egg binding, impaction or parasites- which can cause a blockage in the intestine). Prolapse is obviously indicated by the presence of pink tissue extending (sticking out) from the vent. In such cases, the leo should be taken to the vet immediately, prolapse can be fatal. If a vet can not be reached immediately, the prolapsed tissue should be kept moist, by bathing it with a cool water solution containing sugar (if the prolapsed tissue dries out, it may have to be removed by a qualified vet). The sugar in the solution may help to draw out any fluid in the prolapsed tissue, thereby reducing the swelling, making it easier for the tissue to be re-inserted (this re-insertion should only be carried out by a vet)."

Sorry its sooo long winded - hope this helps!

Evonne (Courtesy of GECKO SPOT)

A prolapsed hemipene is actually quite a serious thing. If it does not go back in or it goes back dirty/infected it can kill the leo.

Don't put salt on it. DO the following:
soak him in warm water or at least soak his privates there, this is to clean them off. Then you have to keep the hemi moist and clean until the prolapse fixes itself. Some people use Prep H and cover his hemi with it several times a day. Some people use honey and do the same thing. Both these methods help to shrink the hemi while keeping it moist. It has to stay moist, don't let it dry out. If it doesnt right itself in a few days you should consult your vet. Keep him on clean paper towel by himself until the prolapse is fixed and for several days after. Don't let him near a female for a couple weeks after, to give him time to heal.