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my leopard gecko has a cyst under her tail it is very ...

Sent to Pet Experts January 6 2006 at 4:24 PM
   

my leopard gecko has a cyst under her tail it is very swollen and red from her picking at it. she will not eat but she will drink. she appears to be in pain. help

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Age: 1; Female; Breed: leopard gecko

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i have tried some neosporin creme on it which our book said. i have also been feeding her with a dropper.

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January 6 2006 at 6:28 PM (2 hours and 3 minutes and 50 seconds later)
         
Have you seen her biting at it or are you assuming because its red thats the reason? How long has it been there?

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January 7 2006 at 2:43 PM (20 hours and 15 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
its been there for about a week. she does bite at it.
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January 7 2006 at 2:46 PM (2 minutes and 30 seconds later)
         
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I would be concerned its an abscess of some sort and a vet visit would be a good idea being its bothering her. Rarely do you see reptiles chewing/biting an area unless its really causing them discomfort. She sounds like she needs antibiotic's.

Let me know if you have any other questions
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January 7 2006 at 2:46 PM (15 seconds later)
         
please respond as soon as possible. My son had deleted the reply you had sent thats what took so long for me to reply. thank you
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