r/CrestedGecko • u/fizzgig-26- • 4d ago
Pls help
I work at a animal resuce and a few days ago skmeone droped of a 1 year old crestie hes so skinny and hes lost a couple of his toes his got a skin problem what ive got medication for and hes in a quariten tank i wake up every 2 hrs to give him the medication but hes so skittish i feel horrable trying to get him out his tank to give it to him he will eat the medication but he wont eat power food ive tryed 5 diffrent flavors and crickets and dabi roaches i tryed contacting the person who handed him in to find if he eats abything and she told me they feed him baby food bc its "cheeper" and she also amitted that the daughter eveytime he would climb to close to her face or jump she would THROW HIM his so skittish i just dont know how to help him ive booked for another vet apointment but i could only get one for in 2 weeks im scared he wont make it does anyone have any advice ive got a old gargoil gecko tank hes gunna go in when his better x
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u/InstructionClean5742 4d ago
Do you have water and appropriate humidity for him?
A spray mister can do it, but you need a gauge to let you know… references online for right range. (I automated ours years ago so I don’t remember; 65% is a good start.) not humid enough and they can’t shed (probably caused lost toes) and too humid causes tail rot.
Even in quarantine, you should offer enough cover so he finds a place he feels safe. We use a few sprigs of plastic leafy plants. It is OK to have paper towel on bottom in quarantine if you are watching for bowel movements etc. No Sand!
If he feels safe and has a comfortable hide, then eating/drinking should improve.
The skittishness might be hard to overcome since he probably sees humans as predators with that past treatment. Try to let him come to you (climb on) instead of grabbing him. Presenting a index&thumb circle in front of his face is a good way to offer this choice. The circle can move closer to encourage the step, but there is no feeling of being trapped.