SHOW SCHEDULE:

NARBC SHOW - Convention Center, Anaheim, CA - September 3-4, 2011
UPSCALE REPTILES SHOW - Convention Center, Sacramento, CA - October 29-30, 2011

RECOMMENDED READING:

"The Leopard Gecko Manual" - by Phillipe de Vosjoli, et all
"Understanding Reptile Parasites" - by Dr. Roger Klingenberg, DVM.

FINDING A REPTILE VETERINARIAN:

Herp Vet Connection: http://www.herpvetconnection.com

ARAV: (Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians) www.arav.org

In Your Area: http://www.inyourarea.net/local2/22612/?gclid=CJfVxM23uawCFQRYhwodoT-5pA

GOLDEN GATE GECKOS SLURRY:

This slurry was developed years ago when I was trying to rehabilitate sick geckos. It has helped save the lives of many geckos, and is being recommended and used by many veterinarians and Universities now. Keep in mind that this slurry IS NOT medicine, nor will it cure anything! It is designed to be used as nutrition for anorexic geckos that are off-food and being treated by a veterinarian for a diagnosed clinical disease or illness. Here is my recipe for the mixture:

In a blender, combine:

1 small can Hill's A/D pet food (available at most vets)

1 jar baby food squash

¼ cup Ensure (not chocolate)

¼ cup Pedialite

Contents of 2 capsules Milk Thistle (herbal supplement, liver purifier, found at most drug stores)

¼ tsp. each calcium powder and herp vitamin powder

3-5 X-large handfuls of mealworms, added slowly while mixture is blending

Puree all ingredients until completely smooth, adding mealworms until mixture is the consistency of milkshake. Pour into ice cube tray and freeze. Store frozen cubes in a zip-lock bag in the freezer until ready to use, then thaw out 1 cube at a time in the empty baby food jar at room temperature. Keep thawed slurry in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, washing the jar and lid thoroughly after each batch.

Using this mixture, draw a full 1ml dropper (eye dropper type) for adults, and 1/2 dropper for juveniles, and place a drop on the gecko's nose, and avoid plugging the nostrils. Be patient and do not force-feed! The gecko will lick it off its nose, and as it does, slowly squeeze out a little at a time as the gecko licks it. Be careful not to let the gecko choke, allowing for time to swallow. Most geckos love this food, and will lap it up. Patience is a key factor!

* NEVER tell anyone you put mealworms in the blender!