Can a leopard gecko get fleas and if so how can you get rid of them?

Question

Can a leopard gecko get fleas and if so how can you get rid of them?

Answer 1

I've never heard of a gecko getting fleas.  How would they get into his tank?  And if he was bitten while handled, or on a bed, etc., you would see the flea.  Geckos have skin, and no scales for a flea to hide under.

Are you seeing tiny dark dots?  Are you talking about mites?

Refer to this site for help:

http://www.drgecko.com/extparasites.htm

I hope this has been helpful.

Answer 2

I am wondering the same thing, actually. Fleas from my dog entered the gecko's cage through the screen at the top and we found several drowned in his water dish. I know they can't live ON him, but I wonder if they are biting him the same way they bite me?

Answer 3

no of course not they have scaly skin.a small little flea cant get in there.

Answer 4

Yes, I think so...

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Answer 5

no. they get mites.