My gecko's tail is thin and she's pale. What's wrong and how to help?

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My Gecko's tail is very thin and she is pail,is there anything I can do to heal her? Or is this the end for her? ( She is about 3 years)

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Leopard geckos can live up to 10 years with proper care. The first step would be to have her examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose and treat illness or injury. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. Either can cause a failure to thrive. Delta may need a deworming or antibiotics. You can find a herp vet at this link: https://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661 Review her diet with your veterinarian. Geckos can be fed a variety of insect prey including crickets, mealworms, dubia roaches or phoenix worms. Prey should be no bigger than the space between the eyes. if you choose to feed mealworms, select freshly molted ones which are "softer", thus easier to digest. ALL prey should be gut loaded for 24 hours prior to offering to maximize nutritional value. This can be done by feeding them a high protein baby cereal, tropical fish flakes and fresh greens/veggies. Dust all prey appropriately with both a multivitamin and a calcium/D3 supplement. Next, confirm proper environmental parameters, especially temperature. Low temps can affect appetite and digestion in reptiles. Some gecko keepers choose an under tank heater (UTH) to provide "belly heat". A heat lamp or ceramic heat emitter (CHE) can be used over the cage to provide a basking area or supplemental heat. You can review eopard gecko care at the link below. http://www.anapsid.org/leopardgek.html

My gecko's tail is thin and she's pale. What's wrong and how to help?

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