£13 : my leopard geko has shed 3 days ago and has not eaten since

Hello...I'm Dr. Coldiron and I will attempt to help you with your veterinary question! It sounds like your gecko is suffering from dysecdysis (improper shedding). This is due to husbandry almost 100% of the time. You have the hide box with a substrate to help with humidity, but it is likely still too dry in the cage for your gecko to shed properly. I would suggest that you cover 3/4 of your cage with aluminum foil to help increase the humidity and retain that humidity. Also, try warm water soaks and gently rub your hand over the eye that remains closed. You will need to get any retained skin off of that eye but do it gently. As long as the eye remains closed, the gecko is not likely to eat. Any time you notice the animal about to shed, increase the humidity until the shed is complete. If you do not feel comfortable removing skin over the eye yourself, you should seek a reptile veterinarian in your area for assistance.

Hope this helps,

Dr. Coldiron

Veterinarian

Dogs, Cats, Birds, Reptiles & Exotics. Six years of private practice experience. Laser Surgeon.

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