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Naato

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Visalia, Ca
My leopard gecko isn't eating as much as it used to.
ive had it for about 20 days now and it's been eating a lot less then when i first got it.
When i got it, it ate 10-15 mealworms per day now it's only eating about 5 and today it only ate 2.
what's going on?
 

DrCarrotTail

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Ridgewood, NJ
There could be a medical issue behind why its slowing down but it also could be completely normal. If I were you I would pick up a scale and monitor weight so that you don't have to worry about how much its eating. Even if a gecko does not seem to be eating much it may be eating enough to grow slowly. They are cold blooded creatures and their metabolism and growth (which leads to hunger) depend a lot on their environment. Babies tend to grow like weeds and slow down dramatically when they're about 50% of their adult size. If your gecko was small and a bit thin when you got it it may have eaten more to put on weight and is now at a "maintenance level" and doesn't have to consume as much.

Pictures and a thorough description as asked for in this sections sticky would help people give you some feedback on whether your set up and feeding schedule could be causing any issues.
 

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