My baby crested gecko is paralyzed. Can it survive without a vet?

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Just received a crested gecko in the mail only to see it is a paraplegic do to bad shipping. Is there any chance it will be able to live. There are no vets around that will see him/her. It's only a baby about 2 inches long. It can't move anything half way down and further. I am very worried and can't tell if it's in any pain or if it will live.

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Paraplegia in a reptile is a very bad prognostic indicator. I would call up the company who shipped this animal to you right away and let them know what is hapening. Unfortunately, many of these companies have disclaimers regarding injuries or illness during shipping, so they may not be so willing to help you. In terms of medical care for your reptiles, I just did a quick look into your surrounding area. There are a couple of doctors in East Lansing and Grand Rapids who appear to treat reptiles. Because there aren't many around, many times they are happy to just talk to your on the telephone if you give them a call and describe what is going on. Hope this helps.

My baby crested gecko is paralyzed. Can it survive without a vet?

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