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sassy76 Jul 26, 2004 10:32 PM

My parents brought me back a leopard Gecko from Texas when they were down there. I have him in a 10 gallon aquarium with papertowel on the bottom i have his his humid hide on the side with the undertank heating pad. I have a half log that I got at a pet store on the cool side. I just got him yesterday. He goes back and forth from cool to warm side. I put 6 crickets in there for him today and he seems to not be interested, they put 6 crickets in with him when they got him and he ate the last two yesterday morning well he has no interest in eating. Is there something wrong with him?? He also has a water bowl and I have seen him drink. Was it too soon to feed him again?? And i never see him in his humid hide, he just lays on the paper towel on the heating pad, when I take him out he is active and everything. Any help would be appreciated, this is my first Gecko!!

Replies (2)

milwaukeereptile Jul 26, 2004 11:36 PM

He is likely just adjusting to his new home. Most leos will refuse food for the first few days (even a week). Just leave him alone for a while try again in a few days. Nothing to get too concerned about.
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pocketfulloffire Jul 27, 2004 11:54 AM

You should have at least one hide on the warm side and one hide on the cool side and also the humid hide.
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