I got a new baby gecko last weekend at a herp show, and I'm not sure if its eating enough. I've only had her/him for 4 days, and it seems to be eating around 4-5 mealworms or crickets a day. Its about 3.5 inches long by the way. It weights about 13 grams too. Does everything seem alright? I've never had a baby before, so I'm new to this.
I have him her in a rubbermaid tub thats about 10 x 12 inches. I have him/her at paper towels with a UTH and rheostat. S/he has a humid hide, a dry cave hide, and some paper towel rollls to hide in. I leave in a dish of mealworms and calcium, but havent noticed any mealworms being eaten, only if I get them to wiggle in front of her. I also have a small wattage bulb for extra air heat. I know I'm doing everything right Im just not sure if she should be eating more. Her/his belly seems full after eat, and is by no means underweight. Could it be she isnt eating as much from the move? Thanks for any replies...
Mac
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Questions about baby gecko feeding......
ZeR0
Sep 03, 2003 07:33 PM
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BeArDyCrAzY
Sep 03, 2003 07:56 PM
The amount of food she is eating sounds good. As long as she doesn't seem to be loosing weight, you shouldn't have anything to worry about.
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