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 Record Keeping
and Leopard Geckos
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Leopard geckos, as with many reptiles, have an
instinctive tendency to hide any sign of weakness.
This makes it very difficult at times to tell that your
gecko is sick until its too late.
We keep detailed logbooks here to observe the gecko's
diet, feces, routines, normal behavior, problems etc...These
daily and monthly observations can help prevent and detect
diseases and disorders early enough to allow you to improve
its health of save its life. You should consult your
veterinarian immediately when you notice that your animal's
normal routine appears off.
Please read our Disclaimer
before reading any further into these common medical techniques
and procedures.
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Potential Problems To Note |
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When updating your logbook for your gecko, you
might want to refer to the checklist below to check for
common signs of illness
and problems:
- Reduction in food consumption
- Any change from daily routine
- Discharge from mouth, nose or vent
- Stool changes (ie runny, loose, discoloured, presence
of worms, smelly etc...)
- Slight or dramatic limping
- Swollen limbs or trunk
- Muscle weakness, tremors or paralysis
- Changes in sleeping, eating, body colour, alertness,
energy level, weight or general appearance.
It is critical that you report any changes in your
gecko's normal routine to your veterinarian. Keep
detailed notes from any veterinary visits, diagnostic
results (ie fecal exam results), medications administered
etc...
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Here is a list of things that you may want to
take note of on a daily basis:
| Defecation |
Size (appearance)
Consistency
Time
Where deposited |
Food |
Time
Amounts given and eaten
Dietary supplements
Eating enthusiasm |
Water |
Bowl cleaned?
Fresh water added? |
Recreation time |
Duration
Unusual experiences? |
Shed |
Start and finish date
Areas that did not shed properly |
Miscellaneous observations |
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Here is a list of things that you may want to
take note of on a monthly basis:
Body measurements |
Snout-vent length
Total length
Diameter of tail base
Body weight
Other |
Overall attitude/impressions |
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Overall health |
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Miscellaneous |
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There are now several different computer programs that you
can use to easily monitor all aspects of your gecko's care -
ranging from daily occurrences, medical issues and even
keeping track of breeding records.
We will be adding to the list below as more of these
programs are brought to our attention. We definitely
recommend that you check these products out!
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