As the pics were going by I felt the need to hide my phone from the view of coworkers because they would really wonder WTF I was watching. Just looks....odd to the inexperienced eye, I imagine. 🤣
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
I get it LOL
@saiaspieces
4 жыл бұрын
this is a possibility that always terrifies me every time I handle my gecko, but now I'm equipped with the right info thanks to you! Appreciate it! (Also watched her welcome home video and teared up when you did 😭😭 but I'm glad all is well)
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
Don’t be afraid! I’ve never had a gecko drop a tail except for Elia during shipping. Even when my vet has to put my geckos in positions they’re super unhappy about, they’ve never dropped a tail :)
@animshack3775
4 жыл бұрын
omg her tail looks good!!!
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
Awww thank you so much! ❤️
@rocketleague4035
4 жыл бұрын
Will her tail change like be smaller or a different shape if it drops
@Patchy_AK
4 жыл бұрын
I'm stuck in bed sick so this was very informing and relaxing to listen to.
@Tasymantis
4 жыл бұрын
do u have a gecko?
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
Aww I’m sorry you’re sick! Get well soon ❤️
@Patchy_AK
4 жыл бұрын
tasy mantis Yeah I do his name is Naruto.
@Tasymantis
4 жыл бұрын
@@Patchy_AK nice, how long do u have him?
@Tasymantis
4 жыл бұрын
@@JessicasAnimalFriends we dont have any hornworms where i live, thats sad
@izabellapompei8663
4 жыл бұрын
I found this video yesterday just after watching some videos of yours. I watched your reaction to noticing the dropped tail as well. This morning, I woke up to my baby gecko missing his tail. I literally broke down. He got it stuck under a rock that slid. It’s weird how I was just watching this video yesterday and then suddenly the same thing happens to me. Thank you for sharing all this information!
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
Oh I’m so sorry to hear about that :( and what odd timing!
@anitaslack
4 жыл бұрын
Yay beautiful Elia!! She's such a strong gal!💙🌻
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
Sure is :)
@leahdresser2290
3 жыл бұрын
I adopted a Leo with a dropped tail a little over a month ago, and his tail has grown like crazy! It was a tiny little nub like your girl had on July 3, and now it's over 2" long and super fat and healthy looking! It even retained the natural shape of a Leo tail, fat at the base with a nice taper at the end. It has been so rewarding watching him grow and thrive!
@sonnyaaltonendoppelganger6673
2 жыл бұрын
@leahdresser but you can move it well I had heard that they cannot move it well
@leahdresser2290
2 жыл бұрын
@@sonnyaaltonendoppelganger6673 My gecko (Who I found out is actually girl, lol!) Actually moves her trial quite well, she even does the "sassy tail" wave with it if she's scared or when she's hunting. I think it depends on the individual gecko, what kind of nutrients and lighting they received when regrowing the tail, and genetic factors.
@sonnyaaltonendoppelganger6673
2 жыл бұрын
@@leahdresser2290 if you were asking since I heard that they couldn't move it as well as before
@lincarr3793
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Jessica, I so remember her homecoming. I cried too when I realized what happened. I was upset you were upset too. Both new Mommy and baby😢. But look at that little sassy tail now😉. My guys don't wiggle their tails often but when they do it's so sticken cute. I know the little ones are upset but they just think they are Godzilla at that point. 🤣. It is cute how she curls that little end. She definitely is a charmer. You did a great job explaining everything about dropped tails. When I got Miss Spot 4 yrs ago there really wasn't to much info out there. All i knew it could happen if she was scared. It took me awhile that it takes a lot to frighten a leopard gecko. They aren't as fragile as they look. But as you said a person needs common sense in having them as a pet. Not for unsupervised young children. Nor is any animal. I'm still trying to figure out how one would take their leopard gecko out for a walk like you would a dog.🤔 My Andy is half in brumation right now. I hate it. He is usually my biggest eater. Now he just pokes his head out of his warm hide to say hello and curls back up. Hate it🙁. Last night Holly started to do the same thing.😢. I miss them this time of year. At least Sandy , the bearded dragon woke up and I gave her a bath. She soaked forever, took along drink. Then I picked her up to warm up her water and she started pushing. I held her over her tub and boy did she ever go! Lol. Still wasn't ready to eat though. Sorry the squirrels got loose again🐿🐿🐿. Dang things. Let me catch them and I'll shut up. You all have a very Merry Christmas! May Jesus bless you and yours,Lin ✝️🐶🐶🐶🐶🐢🐦🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎💖🦒🐧🐲🤗
@NaturallyInspire
10 ай бұрын
Shut up bro 💀💀💀
@mamaj4734
4 жыл бұрын
Tail regrowth looks great. Love her sweet smile! Great info
@catonthemoon2084
4 жыл бұрын
I have a female gecko who's tail has grown back beautifully with spots & orange colors.
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@sammy0937
4 жыл бұрын
Ummm I have a question and I hope u can answer but my Leo doesn't eat worms, I don't know why but he just stares at them. Because he doesn't eat worms I have to go once a week to the pet store to get crickets. Do you have any advice for him to eat any worms? His previous owner left him in a 5 gallon tank which is really small and he only fed him crickets once every 2 weeks which made him very unhealthy so when I got him I bought mealworms and he didn't eat them and I got worried so I bought crickets and he ate them. I did this for a year and his tail got more thicker and he got a little more chonky. He live in a 20 gallon long tank with a heat, cold and moist hide. His previous owner gave him no heat in his belly and no moist hide only a cold hide. Am telling you this because I want you to know that there is nothing wrong with his enclosure that includes his diet. I'm happy that your Leo got his tail back. He got a chonky tail on October 5th.
@raptorzx442
4 жыл бұрын
Her tail looked so squishy and cute 💓
@Dragonemperess
4 жыл бұрын
It looked like Elia was growing a head for a bit. The photoshop urges are so strong right now. It was like watching a Pokemon evolve!
@luvlost03
4 жыл бұрын
This video has some great information and I'm sure will help many.
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@josephinedavis8015
4 жыл бұрын
So I was watching your video on handling geckos from 2018, and my gecko Twig was originally very calm would let me hold him and all that other stuff. Then my brother picked him up and I warned him not to put twig up to high and my brother ended up dropping him, no injuries he was fine. But the next day when I went to go pick him up as I usually do he backed up into the corner of his enclosure raised his tail and ran from me, Twig has been doing this for the past 2 days and I dont wanna pick Twig up while he's stressed. Should I start putting my hand in the enclosure and letting him get used to me again, or do you have any other advice? (Twig is a juvenile)
@Dragonemperess
4 жыл бұрын
If Sahyu drops her tail, I'd likely overall be more freaked out than she is! Lots of expletives and crying and begging for her not to die. Like when I called the pet store for every little thing with my Betta fish. He was "dying" around once or twice a month till I learned to chill. He leapt the waterfall years ago, but they still remember me. I miss my little guy. Sahyu is an amazingly chill leopard gecko. She's an adventurous derp who can somehow get stuck in places where she was just fine exploring earlier. Thank goodness she looks more humiliated than frightened. She wishes she was a crested gecko!
@chingabingbing8417
4 жыл бұрын
just got my gecko today, opened the box and his tail was off.. i was so sad and scared but this video will def help
@LeeannJanovec
4 жыл бұрын
You mentioned that you’d need to increase feedings so normally you’d feed 2-3 times a week so would you increase that to 4-5 and that be good?
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@chiefn3
3 жыл бұрын
Ty. A hide just accidentally fell on half my juvenile and she shook it off. Scared hell out of me. Only one drop of blood on the tail itself. I feel so bad. She's been a picky eater, changing foods caused impaction once already, not substrate, it was feeders. I hope she eats more. I'm going to exotic pet store tomorrow to see if they have silkworms. I've heard they're healthy, just pricey, but idc. She's my daughter's 1st pet. She's so important to me. Love her. You chilled me out some. Ty...if you even see this. Haha
@JessicasAnimalFriends
3 жыл бұрын
Aww sorry to hear about your struggles! Was food impaction due to low heat?
@chiefn3
3 жыл бұрын
@@JessicasAnimalFriends , no, bad advice on feeders for an animal her size. Crickets n mealworms were too big and was giving couple waxworms, she was eating great. Tried dubias and didn't know about taking it's shell off. Once she pooped out the roach shell, I saw it, she's been good since... I still wasn't happy with how she was eating, but a week and a half ago the lady at exotic pet store that was giving me the "too big" feeders on their advice, gave me what seems to be great advice and I started using calcium powder with the D3. She put it great, we have these animals that would get some kind of sun and keep them inside all day... everyone has told me plain calcium...she was very blunt about what she thought about it and they did work with me on finding the right feeders, well I researched the hell out of everything and told them what I wanted. Now everything's good. Her tails already skinning over, healing great. It's amazing! What a cool critter. I have 4 different babies at home, kids are getting older, so I needed some new buddies. Baby buttercorn snake, baby crested, the Leo, and newest is a baby dinker Ball python. I bought him cause he was a runt, but the most inquisitive ball I've ever seen. Won't strike or eat thought. He got below 45 grams, so I assisted a FK the other day. I hated doing that. I'm a frozen thawed guy and that's even kinda sad. Haha...he got it down tho. Hoping he takes one Sunday, FT, if not, I'll assist again. I'm having such a good time taking care of all of them. That's why I got the "project" underweight ball. Takes mind off not taking care of kids constantly. Better get back to work. This is what I do when I decide to take a break now...watch reptile vids and look up morph market and others. Haha... Thanks
@chiefn3
3 жыл бұрын
@@JessicasAnimalFriends I did add another small, like hermit crab heating pad, I have em all hooked up to thermostats, it's crazy how much I have in one enclosure just in case something else was failing...maybe could've been a couple degrees warmer, but I only upped it 2°
@stefanieparker4024
3 жыл бұрын
Hi I’m wondering if you could help me I’m collecting my leopard gecko on the 27th and I’ve set up the vivarium I’ve put a heat mat with slate ontop , with the stat probe ontop of the slate.. i have a thermometer with 2 probes could you please tell me where i need to position these probes in the viv? Does on need to go ontop of the heat mat ? Thanks Steff
@judejud355
3 жыл бұрын
Hi my gecko dropped its tail and its been about thirty days and it hasn't even grown back a bit, but it does have a scab. Ever since he dropped his tail i have been feeding him like twice the amount i normally do and there is still no growth. Do some tails just grow slower than others? (it dropped its tail around July 19th)
@JessicasAnimalFriends
3 жыл бұрын
Is the gecko full grown?
@judejud355
3 жыл бұрын
@@JessicasAnimalFriends no it's probably around 5-6 months old.
@judejud355
3 жыл бұрын
I hate that he had to drop his tail so early, but you can't change the past. Nevertheless, i am still deeply saddened that it happened. Other than the tail thing he is doing well though.
@addisonmcclune8218
3 жыл бұрын
Can someone please help me I woke up and my female leopard gecko who his house with her male dropped her tail about nine rings down not at the base though I don’t even know how it happened and I’m scared because she doesn’t eat barely anything she’s never been a big eater And I’m only 13 I’m scared she might die can someone please tell me what to do I have a reptile appointment next week for her but what should I do in the meantime?
@JessicasAnimalFriends
3 жыл бұрын
Take the advice I offered in this video, and also separate your geckos. I posted a care video today that you might find helpful.
@Medusasgargoyles
4 жыл бұрын
For a moment I thought your gecko was missing it's hand in the last clip lol
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
NOPE lol
@anapaulamedellin2430
2 жыл бұрын
One of my leopard geckos had dropped its tail and was up for adoption, so after I did my research on how to care for them, I went for it.
@Emilie1Shortiee
3 жыл бұрын
Hi so a few months ago my geckos tail dropped off and I started feeding her more now it’s grown back but her new tail is quite fat where it has regrown and my cousin said that she is fat (I got him from her) and she could die from obesity so how could I slim her down and does loosing her tail make her not live as long as she would before ? I’m just a very worried anxious parent she is my first leo I’ve had her for about a year and three months now she’s probably 2 and a half or three almost
@denisehaynes
8 ай бұрын
What do I do if my leopard gecko has a parasite in her tail
@bobbieburress5777
4 жыл бұрын
So I bought Lulu a leopard gecko who dropped her tail while she was in the store a month and a half. And her tail is growing back but how long does it stay purple she's brown and white and lilbit if yellow.
@rdnkenki
Жыл бұрын
They can be so random with this. I've had mine jump and land hard, tail and back legs thrash but still not drop tail
@ainsleymorgan1016
4 жыл бұрын
So whenever they there tail the bone should be poking out
@k.bsworldofpets4574
4 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video about how she acts with MBD? I own a leo with MBD and I'm just curious as to how other geckos act with it. Cause my girl (named Livia) isn't very active and I don't know if that is normal for a leo with mbd or just her personality. Also one other question is does your girly get her shed off ok?
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea! Sure, I’ll script one. She gets most of her shed off with the exception of her back feet
@k.bsworldofpets4574
4 жыл бұрын
@@JessicasAnimalFriends omg awesome!! It's one I'm super interested in, thanks for considering doing it!!
@jacobguy3343
4 жыл бұрын
Aw man I hope the gecko continues to do well I just got a gecko re homed to me and he has a little bit of MBD but he seems to be healthy i have had him for 2 days and almost got him to eat but i can tell he has so slight limitations with his front legs and back not to crazy tho but I will like to say thank you for what u do in your videos it really that geckos can live a happy life even with disabilities. I'm gonna try my best to give him the best life like my other geckos but my question is how long does it get you to get in the groove with your geckos limitations because this is my first experience with a gecko with a disability?
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
It will take you some time, and each gecko is different. Just be patient for the next couple of weeks and go from there :)
@jacobguy3343
4 жыл бұрын
@@JessicasAnimalFriends alright will do tbh little foot my original leopard has been giving me the stink eye for giving cheeto ( the rescue) so much attention lol
@shafy3
4 жыл бұрын
Thats why I don’t really love people touching my gecko I don’t want to heppen like that gecko Nice tail gecko
@raptorzx442
4 жыл бұрын
Do you know why my leopard geckos tail getting smaller than usual
@jessicamead3600
4 жыл бұрын
I have two baby leopard geckos sassy dropped their tail a few days ago. I didn't know till know I needed to clean it. I've tried cleaning it but am struggling quite a bit. She won't stay still and there is sand like stuck on her tail. Mustard (their tank mate) is very protective of them. I have now put paper towel over the sand but I still don't fully know how to get the sand of their tail...
@Yeye06_18
3 жыл бұрын
Two geckos shouldn’t be housed together and sand could be bad they can eat it on accident or on purpose
@yasdnil_
4 жыл бұрын
omg my leopard gecko just dropped her tail and im devastated. i dont understand why it happened because she was in her enclosure? im so confused and sad for her. she seems to be acting completely normally now like nothing happened. confused and devastated. this video was helpful though :(
@zxsissy6647
4 жыл бұрын
I just got one to day and i have 1 hide and 2 dishes and heat lamp and thermo i need help on what else to do and i dont have to much history with geckos and scared to pick it up becuz i feel like it will screem or his tale will drop and this mat. That came with it no not a heating mat
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
Please check out the playlist on this channel for leopard gecko care
@zxsissy6647
4 жыл бұрын
@@JessicasAnimalFriendshey now im able to hold her she runs up my arm she eats crickets every day she has 2 hide
@alanr4263
4 жыл бұрын
Holly Crap balls u have Alot of knowledge I wish I was friends with u when I had science class In my day. U really should open a pet store.
@hales6547
3 жыл бұрын
My leo had what looked lime broke his tail. After a few days i closely monitored, it appears to be dying. It is losing fat at the tip and losing color and drying it looks like. Im taming hum to the vet today. Wish me luck he hasnt eaten sinfe he hurt himself and never goes in his hide its strange. Pray for him or send him healing vibes because i feel awful and im thinking they may induce him to drop his tail. Hus tail was so perfect and never ever dropped befor3 ot makes me so sad. But his health i hope is not getting bad i was worried it could be infected. It makes me sick when i look at his tail. We will see how his vet goes fingers crossed that they can tell me what happened how and whay i can do to save his little but. He doesn't really dhow any signs of pain.
@JessicasAnimalFriends
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t be too hard on yourself, geckos can drop tails and live full lives afterward. Just be sure to keep it clean, keep them fed, & avoid any breaks or injuries to the tail in the future. Best of luck with your vet!
@garfield5179
3 жыл бұрын
Does it hurt? 😢. Edit. You answered my question nevermind.
@thereptiledude7247
4 жыл бұрын
Red rocket!!!!! Ahhhh. Lol. I guess I’m the only immature one. On a mature note, I’m soooo glad she is doing as amazing as she is!!!
@bobbieburress5777
4 жыл бұрын
So my lulu lost her tail at a pet store and it getting bigger but it's a brighter purple right now is it normal
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
It just depends, tails come in all colors
@Tasymantis
4 жыл бұрын
Hello from Ukraine!
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
Hello!
@Tasymantis
4 жыл бұрын
@@JessicasAnimalFriends Just saying....there people from all over the world watching you! =) Thats really nice u takining special animals....they really need you!
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
I know! It’s incredible I get to share my experience with people everywhere. And thank you :)
@dominicsexotics3266
4 жыл бұрын
My gecko has a very specific tail pattern it’s body is mostly orange with little to no pattern and has really white tail with a black stripe I was wondering if it ever drops, does the tail come back the same?
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
It will not come back the same
@g0reguy308
2 жыл бұрын
My leopard gecko has a very similar name! His name is Elliot hehe! :)) he kinda looks like Elia too!!
@TheJLAMAR23
4 жыл бұрын
Mine just dropped hers today out of no where 😭 have a feeling my brothers dogs barking nonstop spooked her :/ only thing I can think of
@linkyloo1370
4 жыл бұрын
Does it stay short and wide?
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
Usually yes
@kenamaro3942
4 жыл бұрын
June 19 is my b day
@eran5131
3 жыл бұрын
My leos tail fail off but not the whole thing just the tip
@Adriana-nt2rw
4 жыл бұрын
Why is my girls tail bleeding
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
Stuck shed or maybe a burn, or a bite from Another gecko
@Creepvines
3 жыл бұрын
Does she have mbd?
@JessicasAnimalFriends
3 жыл бұрын
Yep I posted a video about her rescue on the channel.
@Creepvines
3 жыл бұрын
@@JessicasAnimalFriends I'll have to go watch that one where did she come from?
@whitecrewmate4950
4 жыл бұрын
When it was july 10 i thought it was giving birth-
@stormy_in_vr640
3 жыл бұрын
hre legs are kinda crooked. thats not good :/
@JessicasAnimalFriends
3 жыл бұрын
that's because in her first home she was poorly kept and developed MBD. Then, she was rescued and rehabilitated by an amazing person, and now she is living here forever with me :) Unfortunately, her bones will always be misshapen, but she is a resilient girl and has been doing well since she arrived home with me in 2019! There's a video on my channel about her if you are interested.
@twokindsofovenfries32
3 жыл бұрын
TOHRU
@leopardgeckosaresweet4080
3 жыл бұрын
The saMe thing happened to me (it sucks)
@jessy9335
3 жыл бұрын
Mines just fell off :( my dads gonna kill me
@JessicasAnimalFriends
3 жыл бұрын
It will be okay, just keep the enclosure clean & substrate-free while your gecko heals and offer extra food
@Jesusofsuburbia62810
Жыл бұрын
I got my leo from pets mart for free because he dropped his tail
@Tasymantis
4 жыл бұрын
my gecko is young and sometimes dont want to eat. it apsets me :(
@JessicasAnimalFriends
4 жыл бұрын
I have a video about why your gecko might not be eating. For a juvenile food is very important so be sure that your husbandry is correct.
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