Why do geckos lick their eyeballs

If a gecko has 4 sticky, tree-climbing feet and you have 2 not-so sticky feet, who has more feet? A while later, I notice the gecko was picking at that remaining skin, so I moved him to his moist hide. Hannah November 7, at 7: A happy, healthy new year to you and yours also, Frank. Bait shops are fine as they and pet stores purchase from the same few breeders. What do you do if you've licked an outlet and now you cant see out of one eye?

And when confronted by a threat, many geckos will initially freeze, hoping that the predator might ignore them. She then explained some possible side-effects or related situations, and checked Jo out from mouth to tail to rule those out, and then confirmed her earlier diagnosis. This is too funny, made my day! Geckos are reptiles and reptile species are exothermic. Infection is the main concern, so you have taken the right steps. I believe she sees very little but has adapted to tweezer feeding.

The shape of their eyes is no indication. You can tell if a crested gecko is sleeping by when the little spikes above its eye are slightly angled down. What really made me browsed this reptile is its scary look. Aging could very well be involved, esp considering the eyesight problem. The skin of this gecko has a translucent look, with some of the internal organs almost visible beneath its surface, creating an illusion of ghostlike fragility, while delicate salmon undertones and light brown markings add to its visual appeal. He also has a lump on one of his legs and is starting to concern me. They love their space and like most love to hide.

Does anyone have any tips? Never thought they were cute but was never bothered by them either. I hope it is something easily treated Just a side note - im not sure what type of vitamin spray you use, or what vitamins are contained within it, but its likely that it does not have high enough calcium levels. If it does I am sorry for your loss. What licking is when you have your tongue and you put it on a pussy for a coalk. It seems intelligent and follows me from room to room, and is determined to wake me!