Gecko Restraint

[Painted Desert]

Had to cart one fellow off to the vet today with a prolapsed hemipen. *sheesh* , i think that's my second one in two years... sure hope this doesn't get to be an annual event! Anywho, the vet comes up with la baby sock technique, ...over the head and upper body, worked like a charm.:D But not before he bit me! I'm going to be sporting that perfect little purple horseshoe on my rt. middle finger for awhile....
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/3625P1070001-med.jpg

[DragnDrop]

Awwww.... did she pick a blue one specifically because he's a boy? :)
I could have gotten you a few pairs for $20, just one sock for that much is a bit expensive.
Got a picture of your battle scar?

I've never had a leopard with a prolapse, just one knobtail. Considering how many male geckos, lizards and chams I've had over the years, I'd say you've probably used up your quota, smooth sailing from here on in.

Keep the little sucker quiet for a few days and don't let him see a mature female so his hormones don't act up and strain the sutures :) Good luck with him, crossing my fingers he makes it okay.

[peterm15]

ok i may just sound like an idiot but does someone wanna tell me what a prolapsed hemipen is... and a knobtail

or can you direct me to a site that will tell me

[silent_truth]

a "hemipene" is the male gecko's reproductive organ

a "knobtail" refers to a knobtail gecko (nephrurus sp.)

-Adam

[peterm15]

thanks