AboutTracie Kretzschmar Expertise I can answer questions pertaining to health, UVB specifics, overall husbandry care & supplementation, analysis of blood test results, and behavioral problems & handling. I can answer questions pertaining to bearded dragons, leopard geckos, iguanas, uromastyx & ball pythons.
I can answer adeno virus related questions in bearded dragons, & then specifically about the testing methods as well. I am beginning an Pogona Adeno Testing Society in 2008 which will help to begin to start some standardization within the bearded dragon colonies of the breeders who choose to test.
Experience I have been working with bearded dragons for over 5 years now, as well as leopard geckos, too. I am currently doing rescues, as well. I hope to be able to educate people prior to them purchasing an exotic pet in order to avoid any health crisis with them.
Education/Credentials I have a master's degree in sports medicine & physiology, & 1 year of vet tech schooling, & am currently working on a reptile certification through the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council.
Question Last night we noticed our youngest gecko was laying limp. After picking him up it looked like there was poop stuck in his butt. We tried to pull it out and i noticed his stomach sucked in a little. We realised it was his insides coming out....Can someone tell me what it is, and if our other geckos are at risk....r.i.p. little inferno
Answer Hello Nick,
Oh that would be a prolapse!! You will need to get him to a vet as soon as possible. In the meantime, dissolve some sugar in some warm water then add some cool water. Put him into the sugar water for awhile to see if it will take some of the swelling down.
Then, use some ky jelly or some aloe vera gel should keep the area moist so it doesn't dry out & become necrotic. Use paper towels for substrate so the area doesn't get dirty.
Let me know how he is doing. I hope he makes it.
