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Redstarfish
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My leo stopped eating 4 days ago,but it shedded 4 dats ago also,so is that the problem?Please I am so concerned I don't want him to die!
GeckoJunkie
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Four days without eating......Relax, leos will sometimes come off food for short periods of time. Until it really becomes a problem just relax. Of course my advice is assuming all the leos cage requirements are all met.....ie...heat, hide, cool side, water
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Redstarfish
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(THIS IS A QUOTE FROM GECKOJUNKIE)Four days without eating......Relax, leos will sometimes come off food for short periods of time. Until it really becomes a problem just relax. Of course my advice is assuming all the leos cage requirements are all met.....ie...heat, hide, cool side, water(THIS IS A QUOTE FROM GECKOJUNKIE)
Now it's been 6 days!He ate 1 yesterday and the day before but that is not enough!Somebody help!!!!!I can't have another gecko die on me!Please answer fast!
Now it's been 6 days!He ate 1 yesterday and the day before but that is not enough!Somebody help!!!!!I can't have another gecko die on me!Please answer fast!
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PacHerp
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I have seen several threads about this over the last week...
I would recommend you read over a care sheet like the one on Golden Gate Geckos website... double check the heat, hides, substrate, water, food, etc...
Here is a link to the caresheet: http://www.goldengategeckos.com/careleopard.pdf
I would recommend you read over a care sheet like the one on Golden Gate Geckos website... double check the heat, hides, substrate, water, food, etc...
Here is a link to the caresheet: http://www.goldengategeckos.com/careleopard.pdf
Mel&Keith
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You might consider taking it to a vet for a fecal check if your housing set up is all how it should be. If your avatar is a fairly current photo, that gecko looks very young. Sometimes when babies are transitioned into a new environment before they've established a consistent eating pattern they just kind of shock and don't want to thrive.
How long have you had it?
How big is it (grams)?
Was is eating regularly and then just stopped?
How long have you had it?
How big is it (grams)?
Was is eating regularly and then just stopped?
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Redstarfish
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How do I make the temperature 90?Mines only about 80.Do they need humidity all the time,or just shedding?
Mel&Keith
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Your under tank heater should reach 90F. You need a thermostat or rheostat to control it if you don't already have one. Also, make sure that there is proper air flow under the tank. You can make your own humid hide out of a food container with a hole cut in it to leave in all the time. Just put a moist paper towel or moss in it. Personally, I feel like paper towels are the safest for babies.
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Redstarfish
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Mel&Keith said:
1.I've had it for 2 weeks.The Petco worker said it was about 1 month old when I got it.
2.I don't know how big in grams he is.
3.No,he stopped eating after he shedded.
I took the picture on my avatar about a week ago.
lytlesnake
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A few pointers:
If the room is overly bright or noisy, the gecko will not be able to relax. Leopard geckos are nocturnal, so they like to sleep quietly in the daytime and feed at night.
Have you tried crickets yet? Try throwing about 5 small/medium crickets in there after the sun goes down and then watch from a distance so the gecko can concentrate on eating with no distractions.
They tend to eat in spurts sometimes. If a gecko is not hungry one day but then eats on another day, I make sure it eats a good amount when it does eat. Once you get them on a roll they usually eat pretty steadily, but sometimes they just don't want to eat.
That gecko you've got still looks pretty healthy. I don't like that they're sold so young really, but one of their few motivations in life is eating. So once the gecko feels comfortable and has it's environmental requirements met, it should start eating better. If it ate a worm a few times recently, I wouldn't worry too much.
It is best if they have a plastic tupperware container with some moist moss to hide in at all times. You're right though, it is most critical at shedding time. Just cut a hole on one side of the moist hide container so the gecko can crawl in there.
Definitely get that Under Tank Heater, a thermometer and a temperature controller for the heater such as a rheostat or thermostat. You don't want it to get too hot either. Between 88-92 is a good, safe temp range. So if you put the thermometer on the floor of the tank, right above the middle of the UTH, it should measure around 88-92 degrees.
The UTH will have to warm up for at least 30 minutes before it reaches a steady temperature. Start with the temp controller down low. If it's not hot enough, adjust it a little bit and check it again in another half an hour.
If the room is overly bright or noisy, the gecko will not be able to relax. Leopard geckos are nocturnal, so they like to sleep quietly in the daytime and feed at night.
Have you tried crickets yet? Try throwing about 5 small/medium crickets in there after the sun goes down and then watch from a distance so the gecko can concentrate on eating with no distractions.
They tend to eat in spurts sometimes. If a gecko is not hungry one day but then eats on another day, I make sure it eats a good amount when it does eat. Once you get them on a roll they usually eat pretty steadily, but sometimes they just don't want to eat.
That gecko you've got still looks pretty healthy. I don't like that they're sold so young really, but one of their few motivations in life is eating. So once the gecko feels comfortable and has it's environmental requirements met, it should start eating better. If it ate a worm a few times recently, I wouldn't worry too much.
It is best if they have a plastic tupperware container with some moist moss to hide in at all times. You're right though, it is most critical at shedding time. Just cut a hole on one side of the moist hide container so the gecko can crawl in there.
Definitely get that Under Tank Heater, a thermometer and a temperature controller for the heater such as a rheostat or thermostat. You don't want it to get too hot either. Between 88-92 is a good, safe temp range. So if you put the thermometer on the floor of the tank, right above the middle of the UTH, it should measure around 88-92 degrees.
The UTH will have to warm up for at least 30 minutes before it reaches a steady temperature. Start with the temp controller down low. If it's not hot enough, adjust it a little bit and check it again in another half an hour.
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