equestrianathletics asked:
I found a wild baby gecko stuck in a glue trap a week ago. I was able to get him off the trap and unglued to himself using vegetable oil as instructed by many reptile specialists. He ate a baby cricket two days ago, but hasn’t wanted to eat since. Last night he was trying to hunt another cricket. I had to leave the house and when I returned 2 hours later, he appeared very dead. He hasn’t responded to anything I’ve tried to stimulate him with. He has not moved, and I cannot see him breathing. I am almost certain he’s dead. How can I tell if he really is dead or if he is hibernating?
I never keep wild animals. I always try to release them or seek out an appropriate habitat. I had finally just finished getting him unglued from himself just yesterday. I specialist suggested monitoring him for 1 more day. He had been given the opportunity to eat constantly with at least 1-2 live crickets in his box along with several live meal worms. My entire life has been dedicated to various animals including wild, zoo, and rare species. I just haven’t had prior experince with a gecko.
I don’t know how to make this any more clear, THIS WAS A RESCUE OPERATION NOT A “GAIN A PET DAY” Please understand I am well educated, former veterinary technician, and professional horse trainer. I grew up rehabilitating wild animals braught to the Cincinnati Zoo. I also participated in the JZ program there. My life is entirely dedicated to animals and their well being. I don’t keep wild animals as pets. My experience in a desert climate is new, and my experience with lizards and geckos is quite novice still. As I mentioned I was in touch with multiple specialists. These specialists are all very highly regarded in their field and recognized around the country. Rather than bug these kind people again, I thought maybe I could get a straight forward answer from some kind folks on yahoo. Please understand this was a RESCUE MISSION!!! This was NOT a capture and convert to pet mission. Please read my full question before assuming things. After all, you know what assuming does.
Daniel
I found a wild baby gecko stuck in a glue trap a week ago. I was able to get him off the trap and unglued to himself using vegetable oil as instructed by many reptile specialists. He ate a baby cricket two days ago, but hasn’t wanted to eat since. Last night he was trying to hunt another cricket. I had to leave the house and when I returned 2 hours later, he appeared very dead. He hasn’t responded to anything I’ve tried to stimulate him with. He has not moved, and I cannot see him breathing. I am almost certain he’s dead. How can I tell if he really is dead or if he is hibernating?
I never keep wild animals. I always try to release them or seek out an appropriate habitat. I had finally just finished getting him unglued from himself just yesterday. I specialist suggested monitoring him for 1 more day. He had been given the opportunity to eat constantly with at least 1-2 live crickets in his box along with several live meal worms. My entire life has been dedicated to various animals including wild, zoo, and rare species. I just haven’t had prior experince with a gecko.
I don’t know how to make this any more clear, THIS WAS A RESCUE OPERATION NOT A “GAIN A PET DAY” Please understand I am well educated, former veterinary technician, and professional horse trainer. I grew up rehabilitating wild animals braught to the Cincinnati Zoo. I also participated in the JZ program there. My life is entirely dedicated to animals and their well being. I don’t keep wild animals as pets. My experience in a desert climate is new, and my experience with lizards and geckos is quite novice still. As I mentioned I was in touch with multiple specialists. These specialists are all very highly regarded in their field and recognized around the country. Rather than bug these kind people again, I thought maybe I could get a straight forward answer from some kind folks on yahoo. Please understand this was a RESCUE MISSION!!! This was NOT a capture and convert to pet mission. Please read my full question before assuming things. After all, you know what assuming does.
Daniel
