06/05/2026
One of the hard parts of owning this many reptiles is the health and wellness of each individual animal and knowing when a more qualified person (aka a veterinarian) needs to step in.
In a freak accident one of my geckos got her foot stuck in a frayed string from a fake plant, cutting off the circulation. I quickly reacted once I noticed it last night to get the string off. This morning it was swollen and shiny looking so I made the call to get her seen by a local exotic vet. She has been prescribed some pain meds and a topical antibiotic to help healing, she may or may not lose the two darker toes, but I am optimistic her foot will heal.
When you have a "collection" of reptiles it is so important to remember they are not just objects, they are living animals that you take full responsibility for and should always have a plan for emergencies, or even minor injuries when necessary. I think this gets looked over often in the reptile keeping hobby honestly, a sad reality. 🥺
