My crested gecko had an unfortunate incident a few weeks back involving her substrate (a natural peat based mixture). I think there was not enough moisture and humidity in her enclosure and I blame myself for it (and it was not cricket related, there were no crickets in the enclosure, my inital worry). I called the vet and he walked me through helping her dislodge it from the back of her mouth and throat. Within a day or two she was moving about and drinking and even eating again, and started a shed. I thought we were in the clear. I redid her tank to make it easier for both her and me to get to and monitor the water dishes, I was being much more vigilant in staying on top of the humidity. Yesterday I noticed she was still in the corner where she had been the day before. As its winter and she doesn't usually move much, I didn't really think much of it. Last night as I went to turn out the anoles light, I checked on her. She appeared to be very much dead. Her eyes were sunken in, it was not a pretty sight. I didn't have the energy or heart to do anything about it last night, have that to look forward to after work today. She was a great little gecko, with personality. She was getting used to being handled and I loved holding her. I had researched on cresteds for a year before I even got her and I had plans to upgrade her tank and possibly even get a second crested in the coming months. I'm going to miss the little girl, but I won't be getting another gecko for some time.
Here's some pictures of my little Betty. RIP Little Girl......
Here's some pictures of my little Betty. RIP Little Girl......
