My leopard gecko has a new shiny bump on its nose. Should I see a vet?

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There is this weird bump on my leopard gecko’s nose. It’s shinier than the skin around it and kind of looks like a pimple. It wasn’t there yesterday. Is this something that’s normal, or should I be worried? Should I keep a look on it for a few days, or should I take him to a vet? Pet's info: Reptile | Gecko | Male

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Salem and including pictures. This is not normal but appears to be a small abscess, possible from a piece of retained shed, trauma like a splinter or trauma from rubbing the nose on things. If he will let you, a warm compress might help organize the lesions. Likely this will open and drain, but if it persists, a veterinarian should be seen. Good luck.

My leopard gecko has a new shiny bump on its nose. Should I see a vet?

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