i would say that Mobe is a female at first glance. There is no evidence or pre-anal pores or femoral pores. A hemipenile bulge is also not apparent. All these are readily visible in males. It can be difficult to determine sex in a gecko this young though. Wait another couple months and you should be able to determine definitively.
Read MoreThanks for reaching out about Squirt and including photos. This does not appear to be shell rot as is uniform across the entire shell. The recommendation is to keep an eye on it and if appears to be progressing, seek a visit with a veterinarian. Good luck
Read MoreCheck the temps in the cage. Low temps can affect appetite in reptiles. Make sure you are feeding appropriately sized prey. That means no bigger than the space between Gaza's eyes. You may need to find pinhead crickets or freshly molted mealworms. Be sure to gut load all prey for 24 hours prior to offering to maximize nutritional value. You can soak Gaza in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 20-30 minutes every couple days to treat or prevent minor dehydration. Being a "new" pet. You should have him/her examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to confirm good health or to diagnose and treat any pre-existing conditions. In the meantime, review dragon care at the link below. http://www.anapsid.org/bearded.html
Read Morei would worry more about respiratory infection and mold or fungal overgrowth Geckos are quite adaptable though and as long as the humidity doesn't seesaw rapidly, they should be fine. You can fill a fishnet bag or cheesecloth with plain white rice and place it in the cage out of reach. The rice will absorb excess moisture. A lump or two of coal will do the same thing. Make sure they can't reach that either.
Read MoreBlack Soldier Fly larvae are a healthy, nutritious feeder insect for your gecko. High in calcium, low in phosphorus, black soldier fly larvae make a great staple food or treat. Dubia roaches are a healthy protein-rich food for geckos. It is best to have a variety of food for your gecko and not just stick to one type of insect.
Read MoreThis could be a fungal or bacterial infection. You can try to manage it at home by maintaining pristine water quality via filtration and regular partial water changes. Make sure any filter you have is rated for at least twice the volume of the tank. Remove any uneaten food promptly to prevent it from fouling the water. Use a soft bristled brush and a diluted betadine or chlorhexidine solution to gently scrub the affected areas daily. Keep the turtle out of the water fro an hour or two after each cleaning. If the spots do not begin to resolve within 5-7 days, you may need to seek veterinary attention.
Read MoreThanks for reaching out about Princess and including photos. These swellings appear to be infected scent glands. Try some warm water soaks to soften, remove substrate such as bark or dirt. Provide a soft clean towel as a substrate, to prevent further contamination. A veterinary visit is highly recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan, as this will most likely need systemic antibiotics to treat. Check and correct husbandry as sub-standard environmental temperatures can possible play a part of this disease process. Good luck.
Read MoreThat would ultimately depend on how clean they intend to keep it and if they plan to feed in the same tank. Small tanks especially for turtles that are notoriously filthy animals can become rife with toxins quickly. They'd have to do water changes extremely frequently for it to be guaranteed safe. If they aren't guaranteeing that, I'd make alternate arrangements.
Read MoreThanks for reaching out about Kelby and including photos. Can you gently scratch the white areas with your fingernail? Is so, probably mineral accumulations from the water and not a problem. If not, this could be keratin erosion from sub-standard water quality, infections, too cold of an environment. A veterinary visit would be recommended. Good luck.
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