What's up with my gargoyle's toe?

[gargoylefairy]

Hi got my first gecko about two months ago, she's a very sweet gargoyle girl, but I'm still very new to all this. I've noticed she has what looks like a little skin tag or small soft bubble like growth on the side of one of her toes. Just wondering if anyone knows what it is & if she's okay? Any & all replies are really appreciated !! I'm always worried about whether I'm taking the correct care of her

 

[Yvonne G]

Best to post a picture of the toes so we can better help you.

 

[acpart]

It looks to me as if it may be a congenital difference which may not be a problem at all. I would recommend you check on 2 things: can the gecko climb, and over the next few months is it getting bigger. Maybe take a picture every few weeks. If the gecko can climb without a problem and the growth doesn't get bigger (well, maybe a little bigger as the gecko grows, but not bigger in comparison to the surrounding toe) then everything is probably fine. If the gecko can't climb or the growth is getting a lot bigger, you will need to see a reptile vet.

Aliza

 

[gargoylefairy]

It looks to me as if it may be a congenital difference which may not be a problem at all. I would recommend you check on 2 things: can the gecko climb, and over the next few months is it getting bigger. Maybe take a picture every few weeks. If the gecko can climb without a problem and the growth doesn't get bigger (well, maybe a little bigger as the gecko grows, but not bigger in comparison to the surrounding toe) then everything is probably fine. If the gecko can't climb or the growth is getting a lot bigger, you will need to see a reptile vet.

Aliza

Okay thanks, she has no trouble climbing but I'll keep an eye on it