Leopard gecko stuck poop removed, but she bled. Is she okay?

These signs could be caused by a fecal impaction, which is a fairly common problem in leopard geckos. There are different ways to resolve it. You can try to increase the temperature inside the cage (up to 97F°) to increase metabolism or you can try to give her a luke warm water bath twice daily or give her 1-2 drops of mineral/olive oil once daily for 3 days to provide laxative effect and lubrication. If the signs do not resolve a check up would be then necessary. 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.

Give her a 15-20 minute soak in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte daily. During the soak, gently massage her abdomen front to back to stimulate defecation. The soak will warm her up, hydrate her and get her GI tract moving. This should help with defecation. Make sure she is eating an appropriate Crestie diet (Pangea, Repashy, etc). She can eat prey/insects, but if she eats too much, she may get a bit constipated.

If you think it is a wound severe enough to expose intestine, Koopa should be seen immediately by your vet or an experienced herp veterinarian. A physical exam may diagnose injury, infection or a bad shed. It may also be a prolapse from the vent. These conditions cannot be diagnosed without an exam. Confirm proper temps in the enclosure. Soak him in a warm solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte daily for 15-20 minutes as long as he is not eating. keep him on paper towels or reptile carpet to keep the affected area clean. Loose substrate may stick to it and contaminate it further. If it is a bad shed, the soaks may loosen the skin/scab.

Usually that could depend on the diet, the type of substrate and temperature in the environment. I would suggest to double check and write to us again all these details on the forum so we can provide a very specific answer. Remove the feces gently and keep his back end clean, to prevent any possible infection and sores.

Thanks for reaching out about Rem. Continue to provide 5-10 minute warm water soaks, a few times daily to stimulate defecation. Intestinal infections, parasites, ingested foreign bodies (substrate, bark, etc) or metabolic disorders can all lead to bloat and anorexia. If this continues a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and assist with a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.

I am sorry that this is happening to Artimes. There are many places that blood could be coming from when it is seen around the vent. These areas include the gastrointestinal system, the reproductive system, and the urinary system. One thing you can try at home is to soak Artimes in lukewarm, chin deep water. This may make him defecate and/or urinate (poop and pee) and you can evaluate the material for additional blood. Please watch him closely while he is in the bath to ensure that he is able to hold his head up and there is no risk of him drowning. You can keep him in the bath for 15-20 minutes, and can do this once daily. In his cage, please replace his bedding with paper towels or newspaper, as this will allow you to see the blood easier and will keep him clean. If you do see blood again, I think your instincts were correct - I would recommend having him evaluated by a veterinarian. They can help to determine what system the blood is coming from. Please also monitor Artimes' appetite - if this decreases, I would also recommend taking him into a vet sooner rather than later. I hope this gives you a place to start!

Submit a stool sample o your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. Clean and sanitize the cage, bowls and tank furniture. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Check Gecky's other toes and tail for any stuck shed. This can compromise blood supply, resulting in lost digits. If he has a tough time shedding, soak him or mist him daily during a shed and provide a moist hide at each end of the enclosure. Monitor the foot for swelling, redness, bleeding or discharge. See your vet if necessary to treat infection. A daily soak in diluted betadine or chlorhexidine can keep the area clean. Use plain paper towels as a substrate and change them daily until he is healed.