Abstract
ABSTRACT A presumably captive-born, 3-year old, female large day gecko, Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis, presented with a subcutaneous mass that contained a nematode of the subfamily Spendidofilariinae. Eleven months later the gecko presented for anorexia and depression 28 d post egg-laying. Radiographs showing two poorly calcified eggs were suggestive of dystocia and an exploratory laparotomy was performed. Severe, non-septic coelomitis associated with nine nematodes in granulomatous capsules and a retained egg were discovered. All nematodes were found to be in the subfamily Splendidofilariinae that have not been reported previously in day geckos.
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