Face Rotting update. PICS

[LoppyReptile]

I tried to take some decent pictures... if this can help
is this known? maybe she could have eaten a dead bug in the cage? I think its pretty unlikely though because I never feed her due to the fact that she doesn't eat
when I offer a cricket, she just looks at it and doesnt go for it or seem interested for more than a second
the pictures are in my user folder just click the camera by my name
thanks alot... if anyone knows whether or not this is commonly treated it would give me some strength and hope
this sucks so badly I can't afford a $200.00 vet appointment

[susan]

well it looks to me like shes rubbing her snout against sides of her enclosure, you had said she never eats, well that would be a first concern to me, how long have you had her, are her temps and humidity right? also did you educate yourself before getting her? and i do urge you if she needs to be seen by a vet then take her thats part of the responsibilty that we accept when we have animals.

[Gregg M]

Originally posted by LoppyReptile

this sucks so badly I can't afford a $200.00 vet appointment

If this is the case, than you should not be keeping pets at all..... The upkeep and maintainance is usually much more money than the animals price tag....

[SnowSnake]

I sya give her to someone who can bring her to a vet

[LoppyReptile]

Originally posted by susan
well it looks to me like shes rubbing her snout against sides of her enclosure, you had said she never eats, well that would be a first concern to me, how long have you had her, are her temps and humidity right? also did you educate yourself before getting her? and i do urge you if she needs to be seen by a vet then take her thats part of the responsibilty that we accept when we have animals.

my first post about this is 2 or 3 posts down from this one
yes i researched leopard geckos
i take care of four right now and shes the only one whos been having any problems
I have 1.3 leos she is the only female by herself
the other 2 females i have are albino and live in a 25 gallon tank right underneath hers

As far as I know, her tank is completely sterile
paper towel...
I clean their cages every 12 days
inside the glass I use only vinegar and water
on the hide and plant and rocks first I clean them with water and dish soap then soak them in water and wash off the soap


i think it could have been a shedding problem because i took her moist hide out last time i cleaned her tank and i didnt put it back in... that may have been the problem hopefully thats all
no recommendations though other than a vet?

[Gregg M]

Take it to a vet!!!!!!!!!! In the mean time you can just keep the affected area clean.....

[Up_North]

From the Leopard Gecko manual!.......Clean the mouth with hydrogen peroxide or a dilute liquid antiseptic (Betadine), gently removing all losse tissue and pus. An extreamely light layer of neomycin and polymyxin B antibiotic cream can be applied daily, but it can be toxic in excessive quantities. In ALL but the mildest cases, consult a veterinarian. Systemic antibiotics are generally required to resolve difficult cases.
Hope this helps!
John

[Rebecca]

Use watered down mouth wash for cleaning her mouth.

[xiola]

Hey,I am having the same issue with one of my own geckos.
It is not a great concern. this bad boo boo happened because of the result of a bad shed, yes it's amazing what they can do to themselves. If the wound is a gouge, this will take a long time to heal, maybe even months because the flesh has to fill the hole. Make sure it is clean, even a little bit of peroxide on a q-tip will do it. As long as it doesn't get infected then there is no reason to take it to a vet, it will be raw after a shed, so keep a close eye on it. Make sure you have a humidity box in it's cage to ensure proper shedding. I hope this helps, any questions let me know

[Painted Desert]

It's difficult to assess your pics...but to me it looks like a flesh wound caused by "stuck" skin being removed forcefully either by the gecko rubbing or when you were trying to help her. Just keep her clean and warm, and on papertowels. Clean the wounds with a little peroxide and then try a little polysporin on the area twice daily for several days. Good luck.

[LoppyReptile]

Thanks a lot guys I really appreciate the help
Im going to take the advice involving cleaning the wound with peroxide
I realise that in order to take care of an animal properly involves proper husbandry...Im sorry that not everybody does have a few hundred dollars waiting in a bank account to be given to a vet who will rip me off but hopefully you guys can forgive me

[clint545]

How would a Vet rip you off?

[LoppyReptile]

I would also like to give a special thanks to clint545 for his awesome contribution
thank you pal thank you..........

[clint545]

Well you're welcome:):) But please you didn't answer my question? How would a Vet rip you off when you bring a animal that might or does need medical attention?

[LoppyReptile]

you dont know what rip off means?
i could be charged 200 bucks just for the guy to look at the reptile
i also dont know any vets around my house that look at reptiles

even if i bring it there, i dont necessarily get a fixed animal

[clint545]

Yup, see what you mean. A minor problem like that a Vet is sure to rip you off.
Sorry I couldn't contribute any kind of advice so far that you wanted to hear(eg. something that won't cost you $$$$)
Here's some that I hope is useful, you said you don't feed her because she won't eat, maybe she won't eat because you don't feed her?
I hear Goldfish make great pets! Best of luck to ya buddy!

[nimrodfiftyfour]

make sure you have her heat up as well as cold can hurt her ability to heal and stop her from eating. I don't blame you for wanting to try something else first, but you need to catch it early if you are to try home remedies. This looks too severe to me to be able to be done in that way. Also, vets aren't bad people. I had an emergency with one of my snakes after my car broke down and the vet looked at him for free and told me that I would just owe him for the follow-up visits that were required. They are in the proffesion because they love animals, and they want to make sure that they get taken care of just as much as you do.

[Newt]

Vets can rip you off if they think u know nuthing
im not saying all vets are like that but ive have some bad experiences
even try calling a vet over the phone and explain what has happened to ur gecko.......sometimes they will give u info on what to do
gl =)