Shimmy's Remarkable Story

We are not sure what circumstances caused this leopard gecko's former owners to leave her at our front doors, but it was clear that Shimmy was in need of some TLC. Shimmy had retained shed on her toes and face. It was difficult for her to open her eyes. She was suffering from mouth rot, an oral disease common to snakes and lizards. Mouth rot made it painful for her to eat, and retained shed was no doubt uncomfortable for her. She needed medication for her mouth, but to make sure she would truly thrive in the long term, she needed an optimized habitat.
We added moist moss to help her shed properly. Like most captive reptiles, leopard geckos require a temperature gradient, which means they must be able to access warm spots and cooler spots in the tank. Leopard geckos' native homes are the deserts and dry grasslands of South Asia, so their hiding place should be quite warm, between 88-90 degrees Fahrenheit. Leopard geckos don't need a special UVB bulb because they are nocturnal, but Shimmy was provided one to boost her recovery. Thanks to all these efforts from our RVTs she is now thriving and has found her forever home. Help the next Shimmy make it home at: omhs.ca/HappyTails5050

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Amazing story. It's great that OMHS is doing this important work!