| All reptiles can get sick, and a leopard gecko is no | | | | Also, make sure the temps are right in the cage, |
| exception. Geckos can get ill just like humans can. | | | | especially for the warm side. |
| Now there are different ways to take care of a sick | | | | Some more serious problems can involve parasites or |
| gecko. | | | | worms. These can be fatal if not treated quickly. The |
| If a gecko is not eating, you can gently force feed it. | | | | best way to handle this is by going to a vet. Another |
| You mix a formula of protein and a liquid. I used | | | | way, I DON'T SUGGEST THIS TO A BEGINNER, |
| chicken baby food as a protein and pedialyte for my | | | | would be identifying whether it has worms or |
| liquid. Mix these two together. This will allow you to | | | | parasites, and buying the right medicine. You can buy |
| get the formula into a syringe. Now squeeze some of | | | | it online. Follow the directions very carefully as too |
| the formula to the gecko's mouth and let your lizard | | | | much of a medicine can be fatal and your going to |
| lick it. Never force your gecko's mouth open. | | | | need to know the exact weight of your lizard to |
| Treating an impacted gecko: if it is impacted, soak it | | | | give it the right dosage. Now if the online medicine |
| in warm water. That might help loosen up the leopard | | | | didn't work, then your going to have to take your |
| gecko's bowels. Get rid of whatever caused the | | | | gecko to a vet. |
| impaction, whether it be food or sand substrate. | | | | |