I've just noticed a large bump on my geckoes front right leg. The foot on that leg is also a little swollen/puffy but she can walk fine. Does anyone know what this is?? (Will send a picture if needed)
#[possibly urgent] white bump on leg/swollen (?) foot
merry dock
Pictures (was unsure if I should censor them or not so I did)
They're not great quality but they're the clearest shots I could get of her foot
merry dock
It's a hard lump and didn't flatten or squish when touched and also didn't seem to hurt her when touched. If that helps
lavish thistle
definitely going to need a vet so we can't identify it really but it can be a number of things
merry dock
I've gotten a few perspectives, one from my father (who's a vet, though he doesn't usually work with small animals and more with cattle and such) who suggested it's probably just an absess but to keep and eye on it,
Which is exactly what I'll be doing
arctic wraith
poor baby :( id def try to find a rep vet if you have one near you since it doesnt sound like your dad is too experienced in reptiles
merry dock
Sadly we don't have anyone near us that's a reptile vet unless there's some sort of reptile vet service in petsmart (I think there's usually one for mammals but I'm not entirely sure for reptiles)
But I'll be doing my best to find out and keep a very close eye on her
Oh wait there is I've just been told, alrighty :]
This is good news I thought we'd be completely out of luck
arctic wraith
yay!
i hope you can figure out whats wrong with your baby and i hope for a speedy recovery ♡
small rain
Hey! I don't want to scare you, but one of my geckos had something similar looking a few years ago and it was cancerous. I would definitely try and get it biopsied - maybe your dad's practice could look into that?
merry dock
Oh no! I will definitely be keeping my eye out for any new behavior and will do research + ask him a few things. I'm so sorry that happened to your gecko :[
Do you have any characteristics/behaviors to look out for that might be hinting at whether it could be cancerous?
lavish thistle
honestly there isn’t a lot you can do on your own to determine what it is
the 3 things that come to mind for me are tumor, abscess, or gout
it doesn’t really have any of the patterns of gout (forms around the joints) but it’s still something some geckos suffer from
abscesses in this species tend to form a hard “rock” of pus inside
a tumor can also have a variety of firmnesses or severity
unfortunately this is probably something that will need investigation by a vet because all three of those options arent great
so hopefully that one you found can help out!
small rain
There were not behavioral changes in my little one.
Again, I really don't want to scare you, but everybody assumed Grimeys tumour was an abscess too. Out of an abundance of caution we amputated her arm and the post-amputation biopsy came back saying she had a very aggressive skin cancer.
It's really impossible to tell whether or not something is a tumour, an abscess or anything in-between without a biopsy.
Just FYI, Grimey is alive and well two years on. But after that experience I would implore anybody with a similar issue pop up get it checked out ASAP as early intervention can mean cheaper and safer treatment options
merry dock
Best news I could've hoped for just came, it seems to just be a calcium build up, which is totally on me, but we were told to just back off on the calcium a little and she'll be fine!
amber echo
Best news I could've hoped for just came, it seems to just be a calcium build up...
Who said it was that / did you get it tested?
jagged zenith
calcium build up doesnt happen over there..
merry dock
I apologize I didn't see this before now but we've been assured by several people in different places that it was likely just a calcium build up
torpid crow
who are the several people
merry dock
We've gone to a few pet stores to grab a thing of repti boost just incase and we've been explaining it and showing pictures to the employees (experienced employees) and they've all said it's either a calcium deposit or an absess and not to worry too much and to just keep an eye on it
wispy turtle
those employees are not vets.
you need to see a certified exotic vet. this is not an area you see “calcium deposit” and to know what it is a biopsy is best
!vet
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