The eyes of geckos are special. Eye infections may be caused by foreign bodies and friction, which is very common clinically.

Symptoms of infection:

Unable to open eyes, big or small eyes, tears, redness and swelling, or even pus-like discharge

Treatment:

When symptoms appear in the eyes, you can try to rinse the eyes with normal saline to keep the eyes clean, and supplement with vitamin 12 to increase your pet’s appetite

Skin infection

Skin infections in geckos are mostly caused by the breeding environment, such as too moist bedding material and pet skin abrasions or incomplete molting.

Symptoms of infection:

The symptoms of skin infection generally include:

1. Brown or black spots appear on the abdomen;

2. Skin abrasions will not heal for a long time;

3. Skin redness, swelling, rot, and pus caused by incomplete molting.

Treatment:

When there is a problem with your pet's skin, you first need to improve the environment and move your pet to a clean and ventilated environment; the environment needs to be dry, you can use soft baby tissue Use it as a cushion and apply anti-inflammatory medication to the affected area.

Tail docking

Tail docking is a natural life-saving skill of the gecko. When frightened or caught, the tail will be broken immediately to take the opportunity to escape. There are many nerves in a docked tail, so the docked tail will still swing.

Treatment:

1. The tail of a gecko will heal naturally after being broken and can be restored again To grow, it is necessary to ensure that the environment in the breeding box is hygienic to avoid excessive growth of bacteria inside, otherwise the fracture will be easily infected by bacteria. Antibiotic ointment can be applied to the broken area.

2. The gecko is still in a state of fright after its tail is docked, so it is necessary to rest the gecko to adjust its mental state and physical condition. Because the gecko will store excess fat in its tail, which can supply the body with needs when necessary;

3. The gecko’s diet needs to be adjusted, and the amount of food fed should be increased appropriately to provide the gecko with sufficient energy. supply.