Why are my gecko's legs swollen? What's the best way to help?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Reptile | Gecko | Male
My gecko’s legs have swollen. What can I do?
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Published on September 23rd, 2020
Swollen legs may be due to injury, infection, malnutrition other underlying condition. Before you treat Winter, you need to have the cause diagnosed. This will require a physical exam with your veterinarian or a vet experience din treating reptiles. In the meantime, confirm proper environmental parameters, especially heat. Low temps can affect appetite and activity in reptiles and can compound stress. Feed appropriately sized prey, no bigger than the space between the eyes, that have been gut loaded for 24 hours prior to offering. You can feed crickets, phoenix worms or dubia roaches. Provide a powdered vitamin and calcium supplement as well. Supplement the diet with some Fluker's Repta+Boost to get additional calories and nutrition into him. Find it online or in the local Petco. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/flukers-reptaboost-insectavore-and-carnivore-high-amp-boost
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Published on July 25th, 2017
He should be examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. He may be suffering from MBD (metabolic bone disease). This is happens when not enough calcium is provided and can lead to broken bones or abnormal bone formation. He may need an injection of calcium as well as proper D3/calcium supplementation. Be sure to gut load prey for 24 hours prior to feeding Lazarus to maximize nutritional value. Check the temperature as well. Low temps can affect appetite and digestion in reptiles. You can soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte to treat or prevent minor hydration. It will also warm him up if he is cold.
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