My anole ate a raisin, acting weird and trying to throw up. What to do?

A dehydrated or cold anole will not eat. Make sure ambient and basking temps in the enclosure are species appropriate. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte to warm him up and rehydrate him. Offer appropriate sized prey (crickets, mealworms, dubia roaches, silk worms). Nothing bigger than the space between his eyes. Gut load them for 24 hours prior to offering to maximize nutritional value. Have him examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles if he does not regain his appetite. Frequently, these little guys are infected with intestinal parasites. Follow the link below for more information regarding care. http://www.anapsid.org/anole.html

The symptoms described are cause for concern. Ideally, Stubby should be physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. It is possible he has a respiratory infection, injury or parasites. Clean and sanitize his enclosure, bowls, perches, etc. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Maintain proper environmental parameters (especially temp and humidity) and keep him as stress free as possible.

This is a quite generic but concerning sign. Differentials are many, from gastrointestinal diseases (infection/inflammations often dietary related) to any disease that can spread systemically (causing lethargy for example) like infection, and anything that can cause pain/discomfort. The approach must be logic, starting from offering different kind of food. A check up is needed if inappetence last for more than 24hours. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

I think that you are right to be concerned about Geo. With the previous lack of humidity and inappropriate husbandry, I would be worried that she may have an impaction. When impactions occur in the intestinal tract or colon, it does not allow additional food to pass through the intestines. This eventually will lead to regurgitation. This is a common finding in geckos that have not had appropriate husbandry. The regurgitation may also be due to her not feeling well - just like when we get sick, reptiles can become nauseous. This is less of a specific sign and can be due to numerous diseases. I would recommend taking Geo in for evaluation by a veterinarian. They can perform a thorough physical examination and see if they suspect an impaction based on palpation of the coelom (feeling the belly). Depending on what they find, they may recommend diagnostics or treatments for Geo. I know that you have already increased the humidity, but it may also be a good idea to soak Geo in 85-90 F water for 15-20 minutes twice daily. This may encourage her to drink (although many leopard geckos do not like to soak, even though it is good for them :) ) and hydrate. I hope this gives you a place to start, and I hope that Geo feels better soon!

You can watch his sides for respirations. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. He should respond and become more active as he warms up and rehydrates. If he survives, have him examined by an experienced herp vet. Follow this link for more information regarding care: http://www.anapsid.org/anole.html

Thanks for reaching out about Poseidon. Check and correct husbandry as environmental temperatures. Try offering water and a meat flavored Gerbers baby food via a syringe. If can not get to eat, a veterinary visit is needed. Good luck.

A small enough piece should pass uneventfully. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite or lack of defecation. If necessary, see your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet. Soaking him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte will keep him well hydrated which can help the substrate pass easier.