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Leopard Gecko Diarrhea Picture

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Question
Bella\'s diarrhea
Bella's diarrhea  
When I take bell out to clean her cage I put her in a clear plastic container so she does'nt get away and then I put her back. I've been handling her almost everyday, do you think this could have been the cause of her diarrhea? Btw she is housed alone

Answer
I don't really have any information about this animal--how long you've had it, cage temperatures, feeding schedule, whether it's eating well, age...anything.

I can't speculate on whether the diarrhea was due to stress without more information.  I will say if she is not eating heartily and putting weight on her tail, then that, coupled with the diarrhea, means a vet is needed.

If this is the only case of diarrhea you've seen, then I would just keep an eye out for any additional symptoms or incidents.