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i got a juvie girl last week (4 mo. old) exactly a week ago via u.s. postal service. well after 7 days she still wont eat. she was 32g when she arrived and has lost about 3 or 4 grams. when should i start to worry? she seems to be pooping ok. three times since we got her. any ideas? ive tried crickets and small wax worms...
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there are things known, there are things unknown. inbetween are the doors.
-jim morrison-
1.1.0 leopard geckos
0.0.2 crested geckos
0.1.0 cat

try small mealworms or small supers and see how that goes?
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~~Tania~~
1.0 Chinese Water Dragon - Jake
1.1 Leopard Geckos - Chorky and Gilbey
1.0 Maltese Shi Tzu Mix - Mosley
RIP 1.1 Med. Geckos - Mary and Peter

I had a male I couldn't get to eat anything. I called the breeder and he suggested I put him in the same setup he had him in. So I did and he started eating. I guess he didn't feel comfortable without his flowerpot hide out. So maybe you should call the breeder you got it from. They are ussually happy to help and might have an answer for you.
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Brian
www.thewindycitygecko.com

I also suggest calling the breeder to get some ideas. If he is losing weight, it may be time to get a fecal done, esp. if he is pooping frequently but not eating.
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1.0 Hypo stripe, Het Rainwater from JL (BJ)
1.0 HypoTang from Crested (Apricot)
1.0 Tremper Albino (Cloud)
0.2 Hi-Yellow Leopard gecko (Beatrice, Pepper (het stripe))
0.1 Normal (Freckles)
0.1 SHCT Leopard Gecko (Brite)
0.1 Tangy Mutt Leopard Gecko (Rainbow)
0.1 Tremper Albino (Leucy)
RIP Peaches, Ghost, Bill
Hatched: ~25

You should always get new additions checked out. The male I had was perfectly healthy and refused to eat for six weeks. I changed his hide out and he couldn't stop eating.
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Brian
www.thewindycitygecko.com