Endoparasites in Crested Geckos
Reptile · Correlophus ciliatus · typical adult weight 0.04–0.06 kg
3 cited drugs treat Endoparasites in crested geckos: Mebendazole, Praziquantel, Pyrantel Pamoate.
Gastrointestinal helminth and protozoal infections. Macrocyclic lactones, benzimidazoles, and pyrantel cover the bulk of nematode treatment; protozoal indications require dedicated drugs (metronidazole, sulfadimethoxine).
The overview above describes Endoparasites across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to crested geckos — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Mebendazole
Antiparasitic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20–25 mg/kg | repeat in 14 days prn | Strongyles, ascarids | Weak | Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, Sladky KK, et al. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2018:81-166. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.227 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Praziquantel(Droncit)
Antiparasitic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO, SC, IM | 8–10 mg/kg | repeat in 14 days | Cestodes, trematodes | Weak | 243. Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, Sladky KK, et al. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2018:81-166. || 396. Rockwell K, Mitchell MM. Antiparasitic therapy. In: Divers SJ, Stahl SJ, eds. Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2019:1165-1170. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.230 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Pyrantel Pamoate(Strongid-T, Nemex)
Antiparasitic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25 mg/kg | q24h x3 days, repeat in 3 wk | Ascarids, hookworms, pinworms | Weak | Funk RS. A formulary for lizards, snakes, and crocodilians. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:333-358. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.231 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
| PO | 5 mg/kg | repeat in 14 days | Nematodes | Weak | Klingenberg RJ. Understanding Reptile Parasites, Advanced Vivarium Systems, Irvine, CA; 2007:1-200. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.231 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Other conditions in Crested Geckos
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice. Verify against current literature before clinical use.