Does my gecko have enough fat?

Wartortle

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New to the forums for the most part. I've read that leopard geckos go off food when they are first purchased and they change enclosures. It doesn't seem like he is losing weight but he hasn't eaten in two weeks. Also, it seems like he is constantly looking straight up at the ceiling. He never looks down at the ground or his food. I offer mealworms, crickets, and dubias on rotation. Does he look okay? Or should I start to try alternative methods like the mealworm soup on the nose trick? Let me know what you think. Thanks
 

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indyana

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That is a very healthy weight. The tail is well-padded and wider than the hips, and his back thighs have a good amount of muscle. I would not be worried after only two weeks. You may want to try handling/disturbing as little as possible and leaving him alone for the most part until he settles in and begins eating again.

Link to a caresheet that covers all the basic, just so you can make sure his environment is all set for a healthy gecko:
Leopard Gecko Care Guide - Leopard Geckos For Sale - Quality Gecko Breeder - Fair Prices - Tremper - Bell - Rainwater - Giant - Mack Snow - Albino - Tangerine - Fattail
 

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