Baby wont eat!

[Shemma]

We got him last saturday the %th and its now the 12th and the little guy still hasnt ate us for. we are offernig ihm crickets and he always has mealworms in there all day and night. Going to pick up some was worms today and hopefully we can get him started on those. We are really worried because we bought him at +++++(sigh) but he is a TSHCTB. and absoluetly beautiful we just want him to make it. Any help and advie would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[SCGeckos]

It could simply be that the gecko is still not settled into its new house which in some cases can take as long as a month. I would suggest answering these questions first so other can better assist you and make sure everything is in order for your little one.

About your leo:
- Sex
- Age & Weight
- How long have you owned your leo
- Where was he/she obtained (ex. Pet store, breeder, wild caught, friend)

A) Health/History
- How often do you handle your leo
- Is your leo acting any different today? If so how does he/she normally act which differs from now.
- Has he/she had any problems in the past, if so please describe.
B) Fecals
- Describe (look any different than normal)
- When was the last time he/she went
C) Problem
- Please briefly describe the problem and how long it has been going on

Housing:
A) Enclosure
- Size
- Type (ex. glass tank)
- Type of substrate
- Hides, how many, what kind
B) Heating
- Heat source
- Cage temps (hot side, cool side)
- Method of regulating heat source
- What are you using to measure your temps
- Do you have any lights (describe)
C) Cage mates
- How many (males, females)
- Describe health, or previous problems

Describe Diet:
A) Typical diet
- What you're feeding (how often, how much)
- How are you feeding (hand fed, left in dish, ect)
B) Supplements (describe how often)
- What vitamin/minerals are you using (list brands)
- What are you gut loading food with

 

[Shemma]

Sex is unknown as well as weight. We actually bought it at +++++ since they were having a sell on them for only $15. He has went to the bathroom yet or anything. He is in a 16qt tub with 2 hides, water and calcium powder, and ov course his meal worms. His temps stay bestween 88-92 hot and 76-80 cold. he is kept alone through quarentine away from the others. we have tried crickets and mealies and dusted in calicum and multi vitamin.

 

[B&B Geckos]

Here's an excerpt from my website's care page. Hope it helps.
Acclimating:
Prepare the enclosure before your gecko's arrival. Make sure the temperature is within the recommended range, provide water to last 2-3 days and place a wet paper towel rolled up into a ball in the warm hide, in case it sheds. If your gecko arrives colder than room temperature leave it in the deli cup as needed to allow them to warm up gradually. Upon receiving your gecko examine it closely, while avoiding making abrupt movements and loud sounds. This should be the only time you handle it until it has acclimated. The key to their acclimation is to leave them completely alone for at least 3-5 days for juveniles, and 7-10 days for adults, until they feel safe in the new enclosure. Resist the temptation to hold them, this will only add to their stress and prolong this process. Don't offer food initially. In particular don't offer crickets or dubia or superworms, as they will climb on them or nip at them, thus adding to the stress. Ignore them completely. People often lose geckos for months and are surprised to find them alive. When the recommended time has elapsed, place the mealworms in dish, add water and leave the gecko alone for a few hours. If you have a stubborn case, offer one cricket at a time. Sometimes its difficult to tell whether they are eating or not, unless you're counting worms. If they are excreting they are eating.