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It seems as if the Leopard Gecko I have purchased roughly two days ago isn't eating "correct" amounts of food. I have thrown about 5 crickets in his tank, as well as several mealworms. It appears over the course of these two days he's eaten one of the crickets and a few of the mealworms (As I spot in there right now I don't seem to see any). However I was wondering if perhaps the mealworms were a better choice or if the crickets are better? I'm also afraid that he doesn't know where/ how to access his water bowl as he hides under his hiding rock all day. I imagine a good part of it is because he is still scared of being moved into a new home. One more thing, the only light I have on him is a ESU Reptile "SlimLine" is this ok?

Please help Rasputin and I.
Thank you,
Evgeiny

I had the same issue when i bought my first Leo. It is just getting used to the new surroundings. I would leave him for a day or 2 and cut down on the meal worms as the crickets are the better option. Its also best to have a Under Thermal Heater where the Leo can lie on at night. I have my hide on this end (Subtrate in bewtenn the hide and UTH) of the tank and a heat lamp on the other end. This way he can move from the hot to cool section whenever he wants. As for the Leo staying in his hide for most of the day, this is normal as they are generally shy and move about at night.