Geckos won't eat mealworms anymore

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blsmit

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I used to feed my geckos (all females, living together) mealworms. I would drop in about 30 in the morning and almost all of them would be gone.
They are on tile and have adequate hides to hide in, and water, and temps are hot side 90, cold side 75.
I tried to feed them superworms but they aren't taking those either.
Does anyone have any suggestions.

Also could they all (or one/two) be brumating?

Thanks in advance for the responses
blsmit
 
Kristi23

Kristi23

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We definitely need more info because it could be a number of things. What are your temps at (floor and air)? How old are the geckos? Are they at good weights?

It could be the winter slow down, ovulation for females, or temps too cold in the tank. It could be that they are older and don't need as much. My adults eat way less than my babies do. They could need another food item to stimulate them, too. Sometimes that will help when I get a picky gecko.
 
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blsmit

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One is 6 months old, and the two others are about 3 months old. All have health fat tails.

I will better monitor the temperatures for both air and floor tomorrow. I normally look about twice a day, but will look much more tomorrow.

There are three issues with feeding a different feeder.
1. They are in a twenty long with 7 hides and I've never seen any of them eat during the day, and would feel terrible taking their hides away for an entire night.
2. I want to do roaches but college is almost done, which means I will be going back home and there is a four hour drive and my parents wouldn't understand why I have roaches in a rubbermaid.
3. I have crickets (1/2") but my geckos have slow reaction.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a next step? Should I not offer them food for a few days, then try mealworms/supers? Should I feed them seperatly in a tub?
Thanks for all the responses.
 
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blsmit

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I have an update. I took out all the hides and dropped in 6 crickets and came back 15 mins later and they all were gone, and then proceeded to feed them more (of which they ate alot (lost count))

Lesson: Change up the diet every once in a while.

Thanks for the help everyone
 
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Molicka Molko

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I Guess,Its Either Not Hungry..
Have To Feed Every Other Day..
OR..
The Worms,Does Not Excite Them Anymore..
MAybe Try Crickets Or Roachs..

Hope Its Helps..
 
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