Leopard geckos close only one eye when their eye is irritated. This can be from debris underneath the eyelid or a stuck scale during shedding. It can also be caused by infection, malnutrition, and low humidity.

Eye problems in leopard geckos can be serious. Other leopard gecko eye problems are the result of nutritional deficiency, such as hypovitaminosis A (not enough vitamin A in the diet). In some cases, leopard gecko eye problems occur as a result of trauma to the eye, from a scratch, bite or abrasion.

An eye can become swollen for many reasons, including bacterial or fungal infections, trauma, fat deposits in the eye (cholesterol), parasitic problems, glaucoma, cataracts, nutritional deficiency or excess and tumors. Please find a herp vet who is willing to take a look at your anole and evaluate her eye.

Leopard geckos don’t shed their eyes like snakes, so it won’t be a retained shed (eye cap). They do shed their eyelids and this skin can sometimes get stuck and cause irritation. Place him in a humid hide (make sure he can breath) for about 20 minutes. Afterwards, use a moistened cotton swab to GENTLY remove the skin.

Pet geckos can make people sick Your pet gecko might make you sick, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed fecal samples from Indonesian tokay geckos — an imported species popular as pets in the United States. They found antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the intestines that may pose a health threat to owners.

alot of animals will wee on you when they are scared. Its probably cause shes petrified. Dont handle her for long if you do handle her at the moment, take her out then put her back to get her used to the fact that being picked up doesn’t mean being eaten.