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Updated On Leopard Gecko

Posted By:

Leiren

In Relation To:

Seven

I am sad to announce that my sick leopard gecko has passed within the last week.I found him stiff as a board in his tank with several spots of throw up.At least I did what I thought I could,even though i'm not happy with how things turned out.I guess somehow ironically I thought I would be able to pull him back into well health.

Moral of the story, DO NOT PURCHASE SICK PETS.I refuse to as of now.Even though I have helped countless animals,that have sometimes turned out sorta okay,usually they have just died and I ended up disapointed in myself,even though it was not my fault. Why should a customer feel quilty for helping? They shouldnt. No matter how many sick pets I see in a petstore now, that are suffering,I should not make it out to be my job to rescue them and support the stores cruelty-act business by purchasing it. Sorry if that offends anybody,but I did honestly try.

Thanks everyone who commented and supported me.I stayed up a whole week listening to your comments and trying to help Seven the leopard gecko.


Points:	50
Topics:	Digestive
Species:	Lizards > Geckos > Eublepharis macularius
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Accepted Answer

10/27/2008 3:07:51 AM

Katie M

I'm so sorry it didn't end up working out with Seven. I can relate to how you feel after the loss of Slinky, and then Izzy. Keep in mind that even though it hurts now, what you are doing is giving these kids a chance. Whether you cut the petstores out or not, if you're able and willing, and have the heart to do it, keep rescuing. There are always animals that people have mistreated as a result of laziness or ignorance on Craigslist, and those animals need an advocate. Let Seven be an inspiration, because although he didn't live a very long life, he was able to live out the rest of his days as a valued gecko who finally got to see what life was supposed to be like. Take care :)

Member Comment

10/27/2008 3:16:06 AM

drotegu

awww poor gecko RIP SEVEN

Member Comment

10/27/2008 9:52:29 AM

FartherAway420

Atleast you gave them a chance anyways. It 's too bad that some stores like you have described don't know what they are doing. I could not buy a sick animal. But for those that choose too, I think it's very commendable that you have given it a chance even if it does not make it.
Sorry for your loss Leiren.

Assisted Answer

10/27/2008 4:14:43 PM

aaron

It's definitely a tough call... On one hand, if you can rescue an animal, it's a fulfilling thing and you've saved a life. And all is balanced.

On the other hand, even if the store gives you the animal for practically nothing, they don't see it die. It boils down to money -- if they are buying 100 animals over a six month timeframe, and their attrition rate is 10%, they can live with that. If it's 70% of the animals dying on them, they will try to figure out how to maximize profit, minimize loss. So they kinda NEED to see these animals die as a result of their negligence.

If you feel it in ya, follow up with them. Print out any threads from here and take them with you to show them you're a responsible keeper. Don't ask for your money back, if they offer it, fine. This is just something they should know.

Sorry Leiren, you did your best, and that's admirable. It's what iHerps all about. Kudos.

Member Comment

10/27/2008 5:54:21 PM

Joseph Jenkins

sorry, u did your best

It is never a good idea to buy sick animals because it rewards the people selling them.

Member Comment

10/28/2008 9:47:25 AM

Riain

Sorry to hear, But regretfully when you purchase an animal from a petstore that is'nt keeping there animals properly, you enable them to just bring another animal into the store, I know, I work at a petstore, and see how bad it can get. Many baby leopard geckoes at petco's die, even at the store i work at we'll still lose a few every now and then, they come in weak, stressed out, and get put in these overcrowded tanks with calci sand as a substrate, its almost more amazing that any survive then it is that some die.

To be honest, it sounds alot like cryptosporidiosis, from protozoans from the cryptosporidium genus,

Small and or baby animals don't stand a chance against it, and petco/petsmart leos seem to come into contact with it alot more then would be desired, usualy the animal will start throwing up anything it eats, then stop eating all together, eventualy they will die, even with vet care there is little to none that can be done for them other them then giving them the best you can.

Just incase clean the tank out real well, using ammonia, Chlorine won't kill it.

Member Comment

10/6/2009 3:26:32 AM

bwaffa

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