u/Powerful-Climate-724

Okay I may be biased but he’s just so stinking cute.

I’ve looked everywhere. I’m in the UK, and apparently its shipping is severely delayed due to new regulations. However, this is the ONLY bag my gecko will eat; he will stick his nose up to anything else. I’ve tried swell reptiles cgd, repashy, all other pangea flavours other than fruit mix, but he needs insects so it’s not amazing for him.

I’ve tried mixing in his fruit mix with other flavours and brands and he always susses it out. He’ll go to lick it as if he is hungry and completely back away once he realises it isn’t his fruit and insect pangea. I’ve completely ran out of it yesterday. Does anyone know where I can get it in the UK, I am literally willing to drive a long distance to get it. Ideally south of England. 🥲🥲

I am almost certain that this is mouth rot now. I’ve taken him to a vet - whom was absolutely useless. Didn’t know anything about the species whatsoever. Said he’s ‘pretty old’ for 7 years. Had to inform him that they can reach 20 in captivity. Shocking. He said that he’ll have to go on 2 weeks of baytril (he already had a two week course a few weeks ago because of another issue, so I’m thinking the mouth rot could be due to that stress). He said if it doesn’t improve they’ll have to put him down!! He doesn’t even look that bad? The infection hasn’t reached the back of his mouth and he’s eating fine/not displaying other symptoms. So so unprofessional. I am looking for advice from someone who has dealt with his before.

He has lost 2 grams since the last vet visit. I am wondering whether I should put him on growth snd breeding formula because he was originally 42g so it’s almost 5% of his body weight.

Does this look like an advanced case of mouth rot or is the vet stressing me out for no reason??

Noticed this a few days ago - thought it was just some soil stuck on his lip. He still had it today so tried to wipe it off with a cotton bud but he wouldn’t really open his mouth for me to get it. I understand cresties can be more susceptible to it when stressed, and he did drop his tail after a stressful event a few weeks ago. Super worried for my baby. Is this how it usually starts off?

*he was quite active when I was trying to take a picture so it’s terrible quality 🥲

Note: He has just finished a two week course of Baytril. I don’t know if that could be related.

It’s hard to get used to, but he’s still so adorable. I’m getting his tail preserved in a jar, because I just can’t let it go. The saddest part for me is realising I’ll no longer be able to feel it wrap around my hand/fingers😔 More than anything, I’m just so glad he’s okay and on the road to recovery <3

*temporary enclosure while he heals

My baby dropped his tail two nights ago. Is this temporary enclosure adequate? It has his favourite hide with the plant that usually covers it (there’s watermarks on it, not waste) and his rope he loves to climb on. I’m changing the paper towel every morning and misting it lightly, carefully aiming at the walls to not wet his bum. Behind the plant is a shallow water dish and I’m offering him some watered-down pangea every night (he’s on antibiotics).
I feel so bad for my lil boy🥲 I’m expecting him to stay in here for maybe 1.5 weeks, depending on how fast he heals. You think I should add more coverage? I just really don’t want to risk him falling/jumping and injuring his fresh wound.

So last night my cat managed to get my boy (entirely my fault for leaving the enclosure open).
I didn’t see at the time but he had a tiny little scratch near the base of his tail. I took him to the vets as soon as they opened this morning - and the vet that looked at him didn’t really seem to know anything about crested geckos. He initially told me ‘I’m sure it’ll grow back’ about his tail drop… hello?? I had to educate him! He ended up prescribing me these two oral medicines, that are supposedly primarily for cats?

I’ve called up another vet for a second opinion and they say that they are usually used for reptiles but I would just like to see if anyone else has used these for their cresties as well. And because it’s such a tiny tiny drop of the two liquids a day.. how did you go about giving it to them? They’ve provided me with syringes but I was thinking maybe the best bet is to get a droplet on my finger and wipe it along his mouth for him to lick it?

I’m honestly so disappointed that the vet didn’t know anything about him. Even took his phone out to take a picture of him (can’t blame him, he’s adorable). I also only paid £90… and I know you’ll probably think that’s very lucky but I did expect to pay for a more thorough examination :(

My cat got him. He’s alive but i’m absolutely devastated, literally cant stop crying. What type of behaviour is normal after this?? He’s hidden himself and is breathing a little irregularly, really slowly. He’s got no bite marks and seems to be physically okay I’m just so worried, do I go to the vet? Also how do I look after his wound? He had 7 years with his tail, I’m really going to miss the way he latches on to my hand :((

Update:
He’s been to the vets this morning. He’s going to be okay thankfully!! Has been prescribed two weeks worth of pain killer and antibiotic oral medications (he has a tiny little scratch near his bottom that I didn’t notice😢). Super super upset about his tail, I was so proud of him having it for as long as he did, but I know this is very common; I am just so so grateful I walked into the room at that moment. I’d take his lil frog butt over him being gone any day. Probably going to preserve his tail though.
Thank you all for your advice and support, honestly💚

any recommendations?