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Okay firstly I want to say that I HATE asking for donations, I really, really do. But today something happened and we're desperate!
What happened?
So, today we were contacted by a nice guy who was looking for a home for two young (approx. 8 months) leopard geckos because his children are no longer interested, as they have a new puppy. He gave them us for free and since we have two other girls we accepted. We honestly believe he had NO IDEA how sick they are.
However, when we inspected the geckos (after he had left), we noticed a variety of problems. They are both very undernourished, have calcium deficiency, and both their stomachs are completely impacted with sand. The guy mentioned they had been off their crickets too, no wonder!
One of them is worse than the other, his bones are deformed, and his stomach was rock hard with sand when he came in. The other gecko has a prolapsed cloaca, and is also impacted, though she seems a little better than the little boy.
They are only 8 months old. Leopard geckos can live for 20 years, and these babies are going down a dark road to getting their lives cut tragically short.
We found out that the previous owner did not have a heat mat (bad), had no calcium dish (BAD) and they were kept on sand (BAD BAD BAD). He had not been dusting the crickets or gut loading them.
Here is a quick video of the worse off gecko's leg: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBDI_9…
Why do you need donations?
We intend on doing our best for these poor creatures. I have studied exotics, specializing in herpetology but we understand that they really need to see a specialist vet. We also are prepared to care for these geckos as long as they live, and to meet their needs.
Recently due to illnesses, I have been behind on work and we literally have about £2.00 to our name. That doesn't even pay for our bus fair TO the vets.
Some of the things required to treat these poor animals are:
- Liquid calcium
- Feeding syringes
- UV light (which we have, but donations will help towards the electric cost).
- Powdered calcium
plus…
- Vet check-ups plus any medication
- Possibly operations
- Euthanizing (as a last resort)
What are you going to do?
We are very worried, but fully intend on treating and caring for these poor little geckos.
As of now, they've been put into a viv with a UV lamp, heat mat and on newspaper. They have no food, but have water and a calcium dish.
They've both been given warm baths to try to encourage pooping, and also been fed a little liquid calcium via syringe. Once they have starting pooping (with luck!) we will feed them some baby food and mushed crickets (yum!)
This is all we can really do, but they really, really need to go to a vet. We're just going to constantly nurse them and hope for the best.
How much should I donate?
ANYTHING will help! Absolutely anything! We are grateful for every little penny! We're starting a fund for their vet care and home nursing. Please, please help us. Plus we will draw for your donations! Please see below!
All I ask is you title it 'DONATION' and send to neonpossumATgmail.com
PLEASE send it as Great British Pounds (££££)!
What can I get in return for my donation?
We have a variety of things available for anyone who donates! Here are our 'packages', so to speak!
www.furaffinity.net/journal/44…
You can see them all in the link above. If they do not pick your fancy, we are willing to change anything to something you'd like!
Thanks for reading!
If you are unable to donate, we would also appreciate passing it along!
Thanks so much everyone! <3
What happened?
So, today we were contacted by a nice guy who was looking for a home for two young (approx. 8 months) leopard geckos because his children are no longer interested, as they have a new puppy. He gave them us for free and since we have two other girls we accepted. We honestly believe he had NO IDEA how sick they are.
However, when we inspected the geckos (after he had left), we noticed a variety of problems. They are both very undernourished, have calcium deficiency, and both their stomachs are completely impacted with sand. The guy mentioned they had been off their crickets too, no wonder!
One of them is worse than the other, his bones are deformed, and his stomach was rock hard with sand when he came in. The other gecko has a prolapsed cloaca, and is also impacted, though she seems a little better than the little boy.
They are only 8 months old. Leopard geckos can live for 20 years, and these babies are going down a dark road to getting their lives cut tragically short.
We found out that the previous owner did not have a heat mat (bad), had no calcium dish (BAD) and they were kept on sand (BAD BAD BAD). He had not been dusting the crickets or gut loading them.
Here is a quick video of the worse off gecko's leg: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBDI_9…
Why do you need donations?
We intend on doing our best for these poor creatures. I have studied exotics, specializing in herpetology but we understand that they really need to see a specialist vet. We also are prepared to care for these geckos as long as they live, and to meet their needs.
Recently due to illnesses, I have been behind on work and we literally have about £2.00 to our name. That doesn't even pay for our bus fair TO the vets.
Some of the things required to treat these poor animals are:
- Liquid calcium
- Feeding syringes
- UV light (which we have, but donations will help towards the electric cost).
- Powdered calcium
plus…
- Vet check-ups plus any medication
- Possibly operations
- Euthanizing (as a last resort)
What are you going to do?
We are very worried, but fully intend on treating and caring for these poor little geckos.
As of now, they've been put into a viv with a UV lamp, heat mat and on newspaper. They have no food, but have water and a calcium dish.
They've both been given warm baths to try to encourage pooping, and also been fed a little liquid calcium via syringe. Once they have starting pooping (with luck!) we will feed them some baby food and mushed crickets (yum!)
This is all we can really do, but they really, really need to go to a vet. We're just going to constantly nurse them and hope for the best.
How much should I donate?
ANYTHING will help! Absolutely anything! We are grateful for every little penny! We're starting a fund for their vet care and home nursing. Please, please help us. Plus we will draw for your donations! Please see below!
All I ask is you title it 'DONATION' and send to neonpossumATgmail.com
PLEASE send it as Great British Pounds (££££)!
What can I get in return for my donation?
We have a variety of things available for anyone who donates! Here are our 'packages', so to speak!
www.furaffinity.net/journal/44…
You can see them all in the link above. If they do not pick your fancy, we are willing to change anything to something you'd like!
Thanks for reading!
If you are unable to donate, we would also appreciate passing it along!
Thanks so much everyone! <3
Hiatus - Moving Home
Hello all!
This is an official hiatus notice! I am finally getting out of this homophobic and transphobic neighbourhood and moving to Leicester with a friend!
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Reasons why we are moving
This will open a whole lot of new opportunities for myself and !PyroPaws (https://www.deviantart.com/pyropaws) because:
- We will be much closer to friends
- We will be able to travel around easier
- We'll finally be able to get off the terrible Welsh NHS
- Be able to attend meets and become more social
- There are many more jobs in the area
- Pyro will be going to college there
- Many other reasons!
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Stock Sale - EVERYTHING MUST GO
I am moving house in only a few weeks! This means that everything here MUST GO. If I have not sold them in a week, they will go to Ebay, or be thrown away.
:star: I will accept offers (within reason) on anything!
:star: I will only sell these as lots/sets! You may sell on anything if you'd like!
:star: Some of these items will need a wash, as they have been in storage for a long time, or are not yet prepared for sale.
:star: Postage will be calculated once order is confirmed.
:star: International postage will cost more, due to courier expenses.
I WILL NOT SHIP BIRD PARTS OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.
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Regarding Post, Orders/Refunds, Sales and Moving
Hey all, an important update!
Post
Frozen things will go out THURSDAY 22ND and FRIDAY 23rd as that is when I will have some money to post them. Please let me know in advance if this is okay as I will have to book couriers.
Orders and Refunds
Due to moving home in a month, all open orders are unfortunatly cancelled and will be refunded at the end of the month. My partner is being a saint and helping me financially at this difficult time and so his payday is at the end of each month. If I owe you a refund, please let me know - I do have a list but I am worried about forgetting someone. If you could note me with your paypal and the amount ow
SALE: Frozen and Wet Specimens - MUST GO ASAP
Hey all, due to moving home I need to empty my freezer ASAP. Because of this, all prices are negotiable!
Shipping quotes are for UK only. I will consider posting outside of the UK (Europe ONLY) at the buyers own risk. If you would like a postage quote let me know!
If these do not sell, they will be thrown away!! :(
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POSTAGE:
£5.90-£9.00 (average) - I will quote after an order is made.
- I will combine postage on all orders
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Frozen Specimens
1. Collared dove £3.00
http://i.imgur.com/6UVtsEp.jpg
2. 5 x Carrion crow hea
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No offense, but don't you think you should give them to a rescue or to someone who has the funds to take care of sick animals?