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It’s unfortunately common for male leopard geckos we take in to either have ocular problems or hemipenal problems from improper supplementation, primarily vitamin A deficiency. This results in sperm plugs, that if left untreated can develop into abscesses that may rupture out if they become too swollen. If it gets to that point, hemipenal amputation is often required. The good news though is that they can live full lives without them; they don’t use them for urinating, only for mating. So worst