Leopard gecko stuck poop removed, but she bled. Is she okay?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
hello, my leopard gecko has had some stuck poo for a couple of days and today i gave her a bath to try to remove it, the poo was visible the poo didn't move so i used a cotton bud and it came out but there was some blood is this normal/is she going to be ok ?
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Published on April 18th, 2017
Soak her a couple times daily for the next few days. Use a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. Gently massage her abdomen to stimulate defecation during the soaks. This will warm her up and keep her GI tract moving. Check the temps in the enclosure. If it is too cold, it can affect digestion causing constipation. This can also be caused by dehydration or getting substrate stuck around her vent. Once her vent is clean and she is hydrated, she should have no problems with defecation. The blood was likely due to some irritation. To be sure, you can always have Luna examined by your veterinarian to diagnose illness or injury. A stool sample can diagnose intestinal parasites.
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Published on May 3rd, 2018
You can try soaking Mushu in warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 20-30 minutes. Gently massage his abdomen, front to back, during the soak to stimulate defecation. Do this once or twice daily until he defecates. Make sure he has adequate heat and humidity to properly digest prey and to maintain hydration. If the soaks do not help, you may need to have him examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. You can review leopard gecko care here: http://www.anapsid.org/leopardgek.html
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