How long to "fill out"?

Scott&Nikki

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How long should it take for a baby Leo's body and tail to start filling out a little? The two pictures on here are taken 12 days apart (earliest one taken is the first pic). I am sure he is eating crickets, hasn't touched mealworms. I just figured by now that he should have shown a little bit of growth in just under 2 weeks.
 

Jeremy Letkey

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I wouldn't get worried or anything. There are a lot of variables. The best way to guage growth is by weight. I would suggest getting a scale that weighs in grams.

If it is eating 6-12 crix at least every other day, you should see some changes within the month.
 

BalloonzForU

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I agree at this size you won't see much of a change over night. In a month or so you'll say what happened to my little guy he's grown so much.

Even then, I have two females that look very much like they are the same size, but one is 62g and one is 74g.

You can get a digital scale that weighs in grams at a place like Bed Bath and Beyond, or the big department stores in the kitchen area, on EBay, or do a search online for digital scales.
 

Scott&Nikki

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Alright, I just bought a scale on Ebay, should be here in a week or so. I am aware that every leo is different, but is there any general trend I should look for in his weight? How often he gains, how much at a time, etc? Is there anything, or too unpredictable from leo to leo?
 

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