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My crested gecko has a dent on its side. Should I be concerned?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Gecko | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 11 months old

there is a sort of dent on my crested geckos side right next to his back leg and it’s kinda of worrying me should i be concerned?? (ps. i’m really sorry about the mess in the pictures we have family over at the moment and there’s a bit of a mess)

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on November 25th, 2018

Thanks for reaching out about your gecko and including pictures. The "dent" you are referring to is not identified but monitor his appetite, defecation and activity. If the lesion becomes more prominent, a veterinary visit is recommended. Possibilities include trauma, gastrointestinal upset and other problems. Good luck.

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