As a pet owner, you need to confirm that your gecko is always healthy. It is not enough to give food and keep the tank well. There are many other factors that affect geckos' physical condition. But the good thing about them is that they do not need much attention like most livestock. You can leave them only one day a day without worrying about their welfare. But again, in order to keep your Jacos healthy and happy, you need to make sure that all their needs are met.
Below are some of the most common health problems that may be encountered, as long as new people are growing Gakos, especially Tokay geckos. Let's thoroughly talk about each thing in order to know what to do when you face such a problem.
1. Parasitism
Gecos can tolerate some endoparasites like humans. However, in the case of injury, stress, or disease, these parasites readily multiply until the time when Geko is already absorbing all the nutrients necessary to survive. Parasites can also live outside of Geko's body. If there is a crust-like part in your pet's skin, it is a sign of a parasite. Treatment of this condition involves administering antiparasitic drugs, keeping the environment clean and hygienic to avoid reinfection.
2. Stress
This state is usually the result of moving to another environment. Please expect your gecko to experience some sort of stress on your first day in a new tank, Gecko. Do not take this problem lightly as stress often leads to more health problems such as poor dropouts, malnutrition and so on. It is essential to give your gecko the time to adjust the new environment. Especially if you are not used to it, please do not be too heavy. It takes time and patience to handle the gecko. You should not hold it at any time. Proper timing is very important.
3. Scratch
Usually geckos living together in the same tank will fight and chew one another. This may lead to scratches. Even people who live alone may hurt the body or hurt hard surfaces or sharp objects. Wounds can be infected and lead to more serious health problems at your Tokay. Please be careful.
4. Metabolic bone disease
Every gecko is in front of this health problem. In order to prevent the onset of metabolic bone disease, calcium and vitamin D3 should be administered. These vitamins come in the form of supplements that can be mixed with the food. Gecos that does not receive a sufficient amount of calcium may experience a loss of bone density. This condition falls into a malformation.
Keeping your gecko healthy is fun and challenging at the same time. There are a few things you need to consider as well. This includes food, evacuation centers, vitamins and so on. Your gecko is kept well and carefully to be healthy, alert, beautifully growing.
