I recent;y acquired a leopard gecko, and have fallen in love with him. im worried though, ive had him for about five days and he refuses food...any suggestions?
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eating prob..
kirkpatrick
Jan 13, 2005 09:52 PM
Replies (6)
pocketfulloffire
Jan 13, 2005 09:57 PM
What are you feeding the gecko?
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-Ryan
In memory of kirby....
kirkpatrick
Jan 13, 2005 10:00 PM
I have a dish with mealworms, which he was kept on by his previous owner, but since he seems so uninterested, I have also been supplying crickets.
pocketfulloffire
Jan 13, 2005 10:11 PM
Rip the head off a mealworm and put it up to its mouth so it can get a taste of the mealworm that might help.
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-Ryan
In memory of kirby....
kirkpatrick
Jan 13, 2005 10:22 PM
sounded like a good idea, but no go. I guess ill just try again tomorrow. thanks anywyas, appreciate it
geckogrl6
Jan 13, 2005 11:07 PM
dont worry unless this is a baby. If its an adult at a healthy weight, give her time, and she should come around. Five days is a pretty normal strike if she's adjusting to her new surroundings. Take all the food out for a day or two, then drop some dusted crix in. see what happens
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spottedragon
Jan 14, 2005 12:34 PM
my leo (aka the pig) is almost a year old and i have found she will not eat unless her potty area is clean, her moist hide is moist, and she has her vitamins in a little dish. There can be a swarm of crix and she will not touch any of them, i think she is more looking for her vitamins though. she loves her vitamins.
also, don't change her cage all around and expect her to eat that night.
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