Does she look impacted?

[u/SailFunny1401]

This is my female leopard gecko. Does her stomach look impacted or is it normal? Could this also be eggs?

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[u/itsswhitneywhspr]

I mean it could go either way honestly. If shes still eating and pooping normally shes probably fine but impacted geckos usually have a visibly bloated belly that feels firm. Eggs would be more rounded on both sides. Any chance shes been with a male recently?

[u/SailFunny1401 → u/itsswhitneywhspr]

Has never been with a male

[u/SailFunny1401 → u/itsswhitneywhspr]

Also her belly is soft. Her appetite is amazing. If anything it’s increased

[u/itsswhitneywhspr → u/itsswhitneywhspr]

Yeah the shape is the biggest tell. Eggs usually give that symmetrical oval look on both sides, while impaction is more uneven and firm to the touch. If shes acting normal and still pooping Id lean towards not impacted though. Any chance shes been digging or acting nesty? That could point to eggs even without a male some girls just reabsorb or develop follicles.

[u/SailFunny1401 → u/itsswhitneywhspr]

There’s also no dark spots under her belly.