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I just got a new Leo on Sunday. I haven't seen him eating yet. He looks and acts like he is healthy and I got him from a nice breeder. Could it be that perhaps he's still stressed from the move? I dust my crickets and mealies with Sandfire Leo Gecko dust. Maybe he's not used to dusting. Would that have anything to do with not eating? He does lick at the crickets as they hop by but I've not seen him go after one. He has pooped though, I guess thats I good sign. He may have eaten one or two and I just haven't noticed but there are still several crickets in the tank. I've tried feeding 3 or so each night. Any suggestions? How long should I wait before I really get worried?

-CHER

it may be due to he is still gettin use to his new enviroment.
and another thing dont leave crix in there over night. other wise they may start to eat at ur gecko.
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1.0.1 Green Anole(tedo, bubbles)
0.0.1 Leo Gecko(Brut)
1.0.0 Small Dog( Cho lu la)

0.1.0 Beachy Girl Friend

He is probably still adjusting to the move. Do not handle or disturb him until he is eating regularly.

I would take a fecal sample to the vet just in case, you never know, and its not very expensive ($17 at my vet)
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0.1 Bearded dragon
0.1 mexican kingsnake
1.0.2 Leopard Gecko's
0.0.1 Rose Hair Tarantula
1.0 BTS
0.0.1 Reverse Okeetee Corn
0.1 Bullmastiff
4.1 Cats

I am going to give him a few more days. He acts like he feels fine and all. There are no exotic vets within 60 miles of my house. Isn't that crazy?

You can usually get a fecal done at any vet, even if they dont do exotics. I would call and ask
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0.1 Bearded dragon
0.1 mexican kingsnake
1.0.2 Leopard Gecko's
0.0.1 Rose Hair Tarantula
1.0 BTS
0.0.1 Reverse Okeetee Corn
0.1 Bullmastiff
4.1 Cats

I agree, it's probably stress. It doesn't matter if it's a short move across town or a long trip by air/mail.. sometimes they are too stressed to eat right away. I find that sub adults and adults are harder to get accustomed to their new environments than hatchlings and juveniles are. I had one adult in particular, shipped by mail, not eat for 7 days after arrival. He came from a very reputable breeder, so I just gave him time. Hopefully yours will not go that long, but I'm sure he/she will come around. 7 days is a long time, I'd say 4 days is about average in my experiences. Good luck!