another leo not eating post

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paul75

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my leo has not eaten for over 3 weeks that i can tell, i always have mealworms in a dish but never see him (i think) at them, i drop mealworms and waxworms infront of him but most of the time he never bothers with them, but a few times he looked at the food, went up to it as if he was going to grab it only to change his mind, he must be about 1 year old now, has been a good eater up till now, has a few hides in the tank, nothing has changed for a wee while in the tank, and he doesnt look as if he is loseing weight, temp is about 90-92 in the warm side, he shed a few weeks ago, and also a few weeks before that, ever since i got him he has shed twice within a few weeks, how long can they go without eating before i should worry?
thanks
 
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Bennayboi

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If its because of winter he'll probably stop eating for 1-3 months and shouldnt lose more than 10 grams in weight.

Just make sure he doesnt have parasites or is being overly stressed.
 

nats

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Mine are going through the same thing (esp. my female).

I do get them to eat a little, like, every other day, and they poop and
act okay, so, no worries.
It's normal leo behavior.
 

nats

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I think my 3 leos are starting to snap out of their fasting.
They have been eating more lately, not quite normal yet though.
Even my female, who has been pretty much off food (maybe 1 cric a day) is
starting to pick up.
It's funny though, my 2 males would not eat their desert (waxies)!!
Very odd! but in worked out to my female's advantage because she ate
their share!! ;)
 

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