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I've had my new gecko for about 4 days now, and he's had about one meelworm and maybe two crickets. Should I not worry about it because he's new to his surroundings? Are there any good methods to make them start eating? Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanx.

Dont sweat it yet. I had one that didn't eat for the first 14 days, and even now shes never eaten more then 3 crix at a time... I'm hoping it continues to get better. I have a second one that ate 8 crix the first night, and 10 the second, hasn't eaten in a week since... so the eating thing is a touch and go situation.. I wouldn't worry... or as Josh06 says, "Stop worrying so much"

Jeff

If he is eating any that is at least something. Try to reduce stress as much as possible by: not putting to many crickets in the tank, make sure heat is adequate, the tank is not exposed on all sides to movement in the room, etc...

If your leo doesnt seem to start eating more and its tail starts to thin, there is a product called 'Jump Start'. It is a thick cream that is vitamin enriched and will help to stimulate appetite. You have to force your leo to eat this using a suringe. You can put it in its mouth or around its lips (hopefully licking it off).

I had a leo that I had for the most part given up on. He had grown so thin and wouldnt eat anything. He is now my biggest and healthiest male thanks to Jump Start!! Good luck...