How Do People Have The Best Pets?????

[Shellybean02]

What would you say about the old one's eyes? And which gecko is bigger?

 

[LeafBlade12345]

What would you say about the old one's eyes? And which gecko is bigger?

I meant the very light colored one. Her eyes? They look like they may just be eclipse eyes, no problem there. I wouldn't worry about it as long as she is eating and drinking, and she seems to be a healthy weight. Just keep an eye on it, no pun intended.

Regards,
Leaf

 

[Shellybean02]

Her eye definitely isn't okay. She keeps winking, licking the eye, and barely ever opens that eye. If she's blind, I'm okay with that as I can provide her with whatever she needs to not struggle, having only one good eye. But if it's skin or an infection, I need to know asap in case she needs medication, before it spreads and kills her

Is there any way to determine this, without having to go to the vets where they will likely charge a few hundreds just for a checkup and some meds... as bad as it sounds I don't think it's really worth the money, if home remedies or pet store bought medications can do the same for much less or even for free. I remember one of my quail went to the vet to get treatment for her crossbeak, and they charged a hundred and thirty for telling us what we already knew. So if it's not possible to help her at little to no cost, then yes I will pay for a vet visit. I just want her to get better.

 

[LeafBlade12345]

Her eye definitely isn't okay. She keeps winking, licking the eye, and barely ever opens that eye. If she's blind, I'm okay with that as I can provide her with whatever she needs to not struggle, having only one good eye. But if it's skin or an infection, I need to know asap in case she needs medication, before it spreads and kills her  Is there any way to determine this, without having to go to the vets where they will likely charge a few hundreds just for a checkup and some meds... as bad as it sounds I don't think it's really worth the money, if home remedies or pet store bought medications can do the same for much less or even for free. I remember one of my quail went to the vet to get treatment for her crossbeak, and they charged a hundred and thirty for telling us what we already knew. So if it's not possible to help her at little to no cost, then yes I will pay for a vet visit. I just want her to get better.

I'm sorry, I didn't realize that there was anything abnormal going on. She may be blind, but I see no signs of infection. I'm sorry that I misjudged, or if I missed a post, but I thought that she was behaving normally. If you can find a good reptile vet, take your gecko. Or email the breeder/store you got her from for info. I doubt it is infected. If she is eating and drinking and no discharge is leaking from the eye, she is probably fine. Once again, sorry that I misjudged. And please don't take my pun at the end badly, I realize now that it may have seemed rude considering the situation, having a sick pet is no fun. So sorry.

Regards,
Leaf

 

[Shellybean02]

That's okay, I actually thought it was funny when I read it... If it gets worse I'll find a vet that will take care of her. I got her from craigslist, so I'm sure my mom no longer has the contact info of the previous owner. Thanks for the replies

 

[LeafBlade12345]

That's okay, I actually thought it was funny when I read it... If it gets worse I'll find a vet that will take care of her. I got her from craigslist, so I'm sure my mom no longer has the contact info of the previous owner. Thanks for the replies

Okay, I was worried that I angered you. Here's a good link:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&sou...OU0ZgXR2nQzapZDp1Q&ust=1453252177694233&rct=j

They seem to think that it is an infection from an old shed. Never thought of that... :/

Regards,
Leaf

 

[Shellybean02]

My mom is worried about my oldest gecko, because the others keep staring at her for a long time(my mom thought they were trying to intimidate her). It never occurred to me that they wouldn't get along, because according to the previous owner, they're all females. Also, I got the vibe that they were housed together for a long time. What I did realize, though, is that she's the smallest and is likely blind in one eye. Leaf, you also mentioned that one of them might be a male. No injuries so far, and I haven't seen any aggressive behavior. Should the oldest be isolated, or is she okay for now? I will definitely keep an eye out for possible tension among the lizards, especially raised tails and the about to strike pose.

 

[LeafBlade12345]

My mom is worried about my oldest gecko, because the others keep staring at her for a long time(my mom thought they were trying to intimidate her). It never occurred to me that they wouldn't get along, because according to the previous owner, they're all females. Also, I got the vibe that they were housed together for a long time. What I did realize, though, is that she's the smallest and is likely blind in one eye. Leaf, you also mentioned that one of them might be a male. No injuries so far, and I haven't seen any aggressive behavior. Should the oldest be isolated, or is she okay for now? I will definitely keep an eye out for possible tension among the lizards, especially raised tails and the about to strike pose. 

Females will sometimes form a pecking order, with top females and such. They should be fine, as long as there is no aggression. I doubt it's a male if she is already quite old and hasn't shown any male behavior, mating, clicking at females, etc., so I wouldn't worry.

Regards,
Leaf

 

[AxolotlLove]

Well let's see, I have a ton of pets, one of my favorites is my AFT lizard (they kinda look like leopard geckos) and my pot belly pig, my parrots and my mouse and my ducks (one of my ducks follows me around like to be pet ones inside). I have other no touch pets and also pets that you can play with and touch and I have 7 cats. My northern rosella parrot is really mean, and she screams all the time. My lizard is a sweetie but they get pretty big, and they bite sometimes. Pigs are high maintenance. My mouse is really nice but she always escapes (they're very smart I've been through 3 cages) for the family with the dog you described I would suggest a mouse, they're not gross they're super cuddly and sweet and love children. hers my mouse Isabella Rose (Izzy or Bella I call her)

Here's some of my other pets

 

[AxolotlLove]

Her eye definitely isn't okay. She keeps winking, licking the eye, and barely ever opens that eye. If she's blind, I'm okay with that as I can provide her with whatever she needs to not struggle, having only one good eye. But if it's skin or an infection, I need to know asap in case she needs medication, before it spreads and kills her  Is there any way to determine this, without having to go to the vets where they will likely charge a few hundreds just for a checkup and some meds... as bad as it sounds I don't think it's really worth the money, if home remedies or pet store bought medications can do the same for much less or even for free. I remember one of my quail went to the vet to get treatment for her crossbeak, and they charged a hundred and thirty for telling us what we already knew. So if it's not possible to help her at little to no cost, then yes I will pay for a vet visit. I just want her to get better.

My lizard (male) does that from time to time, but I don't think he's blind... Maybe in one eye bc he has trouble seeing his food and often misses catching the mealworms. He's about 5 yrs old and he's very healthy. I hope your girl gets better