Parasite Information Menu

I wanted to do this section to make people aware of the parasites that geckos may carry. Quarantine (total isolation, meaning a completely different room)is so important. You do not want to jeopardize the health of your existing geckos or other reptiles. Some parasites can be fatal. In fact, it is recommended to now quarantine for 4-5 months with fecal examinations. Cases of Cryptosporidiosis and Coccidia are becoming more common.

External Parasites
(MITES & TICKS)

Internal Parasites:

NEMATODES
(Roundworms, Pinworms, Hookworms)

PROTOZOANS
(Coccidia, Cryptosporidiosis)

Suggested Reading:
the parasite information has come from vets, fellow herpers and the following book:

UNDERSTANDING REPTILE PARASITES
Roger Klingenburg, DVM
Advanced Vivarium Systems, 1994